CdwJava
Senior Member
I am sorry if anyone thinks I do not believe that ADHD medication is unnecessary. That is not what I intended to convey, nor would I. My opinion on the manner and need for certain medications is hardly relevant to the legal discussions here.
Certain actions are consistent with certain criminal behaviors and the OP's description of events falls into line with some of those behaviors. That is not to say that it IS the case, only that it is consistent with such criminal behavior.
Some people who are prescribed medications abuse them and even sell them. Some people do not communicate with their doctors and either outgrow or decide they no longer need their medications and then they become a valuable commodity - VERY valuable. It is a common problem today.
Not a week goes by that we do not have to deal with the issue of prescription medication abuse in some manner. It is a HUGE problem out here, and to the point where law enforcement is even stepping up the investigation of medical providers that are well known for being an easy touch or filling/re-filling prescriptions with little or no evaluation.
So, if anyone mistook my comments to somehow impugn the people who need to take these medications, I apologize for the misunderstanding as that was never my intent. But, we all must acknowledge that there are many who abuse the system and see prescription meds as a real and viable commodity to sell. A prescription that might cost a $10 co-pay could be worth up to $600 on the black market ... quite tempting to people who are not flush with cash.
Certain actions are consistent with certain criminal behaviors and the OP's description of events falls into line with some of those behaviors. That is not to say that it IS the case, only that it is consistent with such criminal behavior.
Some people who are prescribed medications abuse them and even sell them. Some people do not communicate with their doctors and either outgrow or decide they no longer need their medications and then they become a valuable commodity - VERY valuable. It is a common problem today.
Not a week goes by that we do not have to deal with the issue of prescription medication abuse in some manner. It is a HUGE problem out here, and to the point where law enforcement is even stepping up the investigation of medical providers that are well known for being an easy touch or filling/re-filling prescriptions with little or no evaluation.
So, if anyone mistook my comments to somehow impugn the people who need to take these medications, I apologize for the misunderstanding as that was never my intent. But, we all must acknowledge that there are many who abuse the system and see prescription meds as a real and viable commodity to sell. A prescription that might cost a $10 co-pay could be worth up to $600 on the black market ... quite tempting to people who are not flush with cash.