A good deal of media attention has been given recently to the abuse of prescription painkillers. However, less has been given to another type of prescription drug that is being abused — attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication. These medications include popular drugs like Adderall, which is an amphetamine used to treat ADHD. Overdose deaths attributed to amphetamines here in Florida…
There are several different kinds of prescription drug crimes that can be committed. The main three include possession, distribution and use. If you’re accused of any of these crimes in Florida, it’s important to look into your legal options immediately. Your reputation is on the line, and your attorney may be able to help you successfully defend yourself. What is…
The complete story behind the death of Prince in April of this year is still being uncovered. An autopsy revealed that the 57-year-old music icon died of a fentynal overdose. That’s a synthetic opioid that is about 50 times as strong as heroin. The increase of fentynal-related overdose deaths has increased significantly, particularly in certain areas of the country —…
If you violate the law by selling prescription medications, giving them to friends, or by doctor shopping to obtain more for your own addiction, you need to defend yourself from the moment of your arrest. This is a serious crime, and Florida has been cracking down on offenders. How does Florida deal with prescription drug abuse? The state has enacted several…
Drug possession laws in Florida are particular about which substances you can and cannot have, distribute or sell. If you’re caught selling or distributing drugs that you have specifically for yourself, then you can be in serious trouble. For instance, if you receive a prescription drug, you can’t give that prescription to someone else for his or her use. It…
Although many people need prescription drugs on a daily basis, these drugs can sometimes be addictive and lead to drug abuse. There are criminal penalties for prescription drug abuse. Things like shopping doctors to obtain extra prescriptions, selling narcotics and possessing prescriptions that are not your own are all criminal acts. What are some penalties for first-time prescription drug offenders? First-time…
In 2010, seven people in Florida were dying each day because of overdoses on prescription drugs. It was also the year that the Drug Enforcement Administration reported that their Automation of Reports and Consolidated Orders System found that out of the top 100 physicians dispensing oxycodone, 98 were in Florida. Until recently, Florida had no Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, had…
Five years ago, Florida lawmakers took decisive action to help curb the altogether staggering number of fatalities attributable to prescription drug abuse. Specifically, they passed legislation targeting the ability of so-called “pill mills” to dispense highly addictive pain medications like oxycodone onsite. This decisive action was followed up with even more decisive action in the form of a statewide crackdown…
Imagine for a moment that you are a young person who has just been pulled over by police for a small traffic violation. You’re nervous, naturally, because you’ve never been pulled over before. You’re doing all you can to stop from shaking. You’re not even thinking about your rights or what constitutes a violation of your rights. During the course…
Several years ago, law enforcement agencies throughout Florida joined forces with the Drug Enforcement Administration to crack down on over 250 facilities — or “pill mills” — where health care professionals were allegedly selling large amounts of prescription narcotics in exchange for sizeable amounts of cash. While these efforts proved effective in helping reduce the flow of illegal drugs and…
