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Blunt

The Legality of the Blunt


A blunt is the street name that is used to describe a tobacco and marijuana cigar.  A blunt can also be referred to as an LP or even just an L. The name blunt originates from Phillies Blunt, a brand of cigars. However, other brands can also be used for a blunt. In a blunt, the cigar is unrolled and the tobacco is removed. It is then replaced with marijuana
The steps to make a bunt include:
Removing the inner tobacco filler of the cigar.
Making an incision or incompletely destroying the outer layer of paper.
Rolling a quantity larger than that used in a joint of marijuana into the tobacco leaf paper of the cigar.
Applying an adhesive to seal the blunt. Saliva is often used.
Grazing a lighter across the blunt repeatedly or using a microwave or a different low-heat source to dry the blunt.
 Unlike smoking a joint, a blunt:
Decreases the burning rate due to the tobacco paper.
Allows more individuals to share the joint since it burns more slowly.
Allows more marijuana to be put in the cigar paper, as opposed to the joint.
Allows the convenience of being stored, lit, put out, and reused.
Appears to be a legal drug since it looks like a commercial tobacco cigar.
Allows the nicotine and marijuana to combine, which creates a stimulant and depressant mix 
Instead of cigar wrappings, blunt wraps are also often used as rolling paper for marijuana. They are sheets of reconstituted tobacco which are sometimes sold individually for less than a dollar. These blunt papers come in a variety of flavors, such as rum, watermelon, chocolate, and bubblegum. Retailers sometimes sell them to youths without knowing they are age-restricted tobacco products.
The legality of the wraps used to make blunts have been questioned many times. In Boston, the sale of blunt wraps, or the tobacco-based rolling papers often used for blunts were banned by the city’s tobacco control regulation. 
Three different blunt wrap manufacturers along with RYO Cigar Association sued the Boston in hopes of overturning the ban by. On March 26, 2009, this was upheld by the Suffolk Superior Court. Judge Raymond Brassard, the Suffolk Superior Court ruled in favor of the city, stating that the ban was well within the city’s authority.
The ruling means that towns and cities can ban blunt wraps sales through a law, an ordinance, or a health regulation. However, under state law these papers cannot be regulated or banned at the municipal level if they are not made of tobacco.

Effects of Marijuana

 Effects of Marijuana

A Closer look at the Effects of Marijuana


The most commonly used illegal drug in the United States is marijuana. When marijuana is smoked, effects users almost immediately, and the effects can last for many hours. If ingested in food, like brownies and cookies, the effects are slower but longer lasting.
The active psychoactive ingredient that is responsible for many of the effects of marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. When smoked, THC goes into the blood stream via the lungs, and then goes to the brain. When ingested orally, the TCH still goes into the blood, but at a slower rate.
THC is also absorbed into body fat and gets released slowly back into the blood, making the excretion rate of TCH as long as one month,
Although many marijuana users and activists believe that there are no negative effects of marijuana, scientific research have suggested that there are in fact many different effects of marijuana and that it does have the potential to cause different health problems. However, the research is still not absolute on the subject.
The effects of marijuana depend mainly on the amount, frequency, strength, method of the marijuana. It also relies on the person’s build, mood, experience, tolerance, and age.
Immediate effects of marijuana in small dosages include:
Anxiety an paranoia
Extra happiness
Lack of concentration
Excessive attention to one thing
Hunger
Lack of balance or coordination
Dry or red eyes
Dry mouth and throat
Immediate effects of marijuana in large dosages include:
Vomiting
Confusion
Restlessness
Excitation
Change in sensory or time perception
Black out
Anxiety
Distance from reality
Hallucinations
Long term effects of marijuana may include:
Decreased motivation
Decreased concentration
Depression
Lower sex drive
Psychological effects
Higher change of developing bronchitis
It is important to note that while these symptoms have been seen, the evidence for these detrimental health effects is not conclusive. Because of its illegal status, it can be difficult to do research in order to dispute the claims of the negative effects of THC. Many studies that have been done have shown contradicting evidence about the negative studies of the THC in marijuana, making it more difficult to determine the effects of marijuana.
In many studies, THC has been shown to be medically beneficial for AIDS and cancer patients by decreasing their level of nausea as well as increasing their appetites. It has also been shown to help glaucoma patients through reduction of internal pressure. Cannabis has also been used by patients suffering from multiple sclerosis in order to relieve spasticity and neuropathic pain.

Ganja

Ganja

What is Ganja?


Ganja is a common name for cannabis or marijuana that comes from the Sanskrit word for the drug. Under the Controlled Substances Act, it is a Schedule I substance. This class has a high abuse potential, is not currently accepted to have a medical use in treatment, and is not considered safe for use under medical supervision
Ganga is a brown, green, or gray mix of dry ripped leaves, seeds, flowers, and stems from hemp plant. Ganja refers to any of the drugs that are made from the same plant. Ganga can also be made into hash oil and hashish. All the different forms of ganja are thought to be psychoactive drugs.
Ganja can be abused in many different ways. A very common way is to smoke loose ganja rolled into a joint. Sometimes ganja is smoked through a bong or a water pipe. Other times it is smoked through hollowed out cigars filled with ganja as a blunt. Ganga can also be brewed into a tea or mixed with food.
The active psychoactive ingredient in ganja that is responsible for many of the effects is tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. When smoked, THC goes into the through the lungs via the blood stream, and then goes to the brain. When ingested orally, the TCH still goes into the blood, but at a slower rate. THC is also absorbed into body fat and gets released slowly back into the blood, making the excretion rate of TCH as long as one month.
While the symptoms of ganja have been observed, the evidence for the detrimental health effects is not conclusive. Because of its illegal status, it can be difficult to do research in order to dispute the claims of the negative effects of THC. Many studies that have been done have shown contradicting evidence about the negative studies of the THC in marijuana, making it extremely difficult to determine the effects of marijuana.
Despite ganja’s Schedule I status, the THC in ganja has been shown to be medically beneficial for AIDS and cancer patients by decreasing their level of nausea as well as increasing their appetites. It has also been shown to help glaucoma patients through reduction of internal pressure. Ganja has also been used by patients suffering from multiple sclerosis in order to relieve spasticity and neuropathic pain.
Immediate effects of ganja in small dosages include:
Anxiety an paranoia
Extra happiness
Lack of concentration
Excessive attention to one thing
Hunger
Lack of balance or coordination
Dry or red eyes
Dry mouth and throat
Immediate effects of ganga in large dosages can include:
Vomiting
Confusion
Restlessness
Excitation
Change in sensory or time perception
Black out
Anxiety
Distance from reality
Hallucinations
Long term effects of ganja may include:
Decreased motivation
Decreased concentration
Depression
Lower sex drive
Psychological effects
Higher change of developing bronchitis

Why Recreational Drugs are No Fun

Why Recreational Drugs are No Fun

What are Recreational Drugs?

Drugs defined as Recreational Drugs are typically classified as such due to the fact that they have been manufactured in order to specifically target certain areas of both the physical body and the neurological system – comprised of the human brain and central nervous system, in order to produce an alteration or modification of the natural state of mind and body. Although the term ‘recreational’ is latent within the classification of ‘recreational drug’ use, both the physiological and legal repercussions resulting from illegal usage typically render the polar opposite of the fun expressed. 
Types of Recreational Drugs
While some illegal and controlled substances are organic and natural in their purest state, other drugs – considered to be recreational drugs – are synthetic in nature and produced as a result of chemical processing and creation:
Recreational Drugs as Controlled Substances

A substance or item whose use, possession, or purchase undertaken in a legal fashion is permissible with regard to applicable jurisdictional statutory legislature; in order for Recreational Drugs to be considered as such, the individual in possession of the Recreational Drugs in question will be required to obtain the expressed permission granted from the Federal Government of the United States and the prescription of the Recreational Drugs in question from a certified medical practitioner:
Prescription medication, such as painkillers and toxic chemicals are typically ingested in order to maintain or experience the alteration of mind and body; however, the usage, possession, or purchase of Recreational Drugs considered being controlled substances undertaken without either of the requirements listed above typically result in a variety of criminal charges equivalent to criminal charges associated with illegal drugs
Marijuana is a naturally occurring, controlled-substance which is classified as a plant that sprouts from Marijuana seeds; individuals granted the expressed permission to grow Marijuana are required to be in both receipt of permission to do so mandated – and authorized by the jurisdictional government body in question; typically, Marijuana usage produces any nature of effects in the user, including lightheadedness, dizziness, confusion, paranoia, lethargy, increased hunger, and hallucination
Recreational Drugs as Illegal Drugs

In contrast to the usage and possession of controlled substances, whose legality is contingent upon authorized permission granted by regulatory institutions and professionals, Recreational Drugs classified as illegal are uniformly prohibited. The classification of these types of recreational drugs may include the wide range of illegal drugs in existence, including cocaine, heroine, and methamphetamine.

Reporting Illegal Activity Involving Recreational Drugs

In the event that you have been made aware of the illegal usage, sale, cultivation, or possession of Recreational Drugs, you are encouraged to come forward and report these offenses to local law enforcement agencies stationed within your respective residence. 
Although the prospect of reporting such events may seem frightening and intimidating, a wide variety of law enforcement agencies offer the opportunity for individuals to submit anonymous tips and reports concerning illegal activity involving Recreational Drugs. Please contact the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) their telephone number (202) 307-1000 or your local ‘Crime-Stoppers’ organization if you have any information.

Use of Mirapax Consequences

Use of Mirapax Consequences

What is Mirapax?
 
 
Mirapax, generically known as Pramipexole, developed and manufactured by Boehringer-Ingelheim is a medication most commonly prescribed for treatment of Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome.  The drug has also been found to counteract some problems associated with the use of SSRI's such as Lexapro. 
 
 
What is Parkinson's disease?
 
 
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative condition of the central nervous system that results from the destruction of dopamine-containing cells in the brain.  The disease expresses itself in the form of patient's constant and uncontrollable shaking, slowness of movement and difficulty walking.  The disease can progress to create dementia in the patient.  Mirapax has been found to improve movement and decrease tremors amongst Parkinson's patients.  It has also been found to reduce slowed movement and periods of on-off syndrome.
 
 
What is Restless Leg Syndrome?
 
 
Restless Leg Syndrome is a neurological condition that presents itself through an irresistible urge to move one's limbs.  Mirapax has been shown to decrease the symptoms and improve sleep in patients who have considerable involuntary movements.
 
 
Side effects from using Mirapax
 
 
The side effects from using Mirapax include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, constipation, headache and dry mouth.  Serious side effects include fainting, mental/mood changes, increased difficulty moving, muscle cramps, restlessness and increased tremors.  There are also some rare side effects that are extremely serious and a doctor should be consulted as soon as any of these symptoms become present: swelling of ankles/feet, chest pain, compulsive behaviors, fever, unusual heartbeat, muscle weakness, unusual tiredness or change in amount of urine.
 
 
Lawsuits
 
 
One of the major side effects associated with the use of Mirapax is that it can cause compulsive behavior.  In 2008 a jury awarded a Minnesota man $8.2 million in damages because he claimed that due to the taking of Mirapax, for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, he developed a gambling problem that resulted in his spending over $260,000 on gambling related activities.  The plaintiff in the case asserted that, not only did Pfizer and Boehringer-Ingelheim have reports linking the drug to compulsive behavior, but also refused to add it to the warning label until 2005, a supposed 8 years till it was added to the warning label.
 
 
In July of 2011 a United States Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's ruling that an Australian man who had taken Mirapax for Parkinson's disease sat on his rights.  The case came about due to the man's claim that he developed an addiction for gambling because of the drug.  Even when studies came about linking Mirapax to compulsive behavior in 2005the man continued to take the drug until 2009, which is when he filed suit.  Plaintiff's argument was that the statute of limitations did not begin to toll until there was more conclusive evidence, which was found in a broader study conducted in 2008.  The court's opinion cited the Texas statute of limitations of 2 years, noting that the plaintiff was put on notice in 2005, not 2008 and therefore sat on his rights.
 
 
What to do if you developed compulsive behaviors
 
 
If you or someone you know has developed compulsive behaviors such as eating or gambling it important to consult your physician.  It is also important to consult an attorney at the earliest possible convenience.  As the case law suggests, the statute of limitations begins to run when you should be aware of a problem and every state is different with their laws.

Neurontin

Neurontin

What is Neurontin?

Neurontin, generically known as Gabapentin, is a pharmaceutical drug developed by Pfizer that was approved by the FDA in 2004 for the treatment of a number of neurological conditions, notably epilepsy, neuropathic pain and seizures.  The drug is used for pain relief and has been found to be beneficial in one-third of patients.  This includes neuropathy and some forms of cancer.  In neuropathic disorders Neurontin works by stabilizing misfiring nerves by slowing down neurological impulses traveling from the spinal cord to peripheral tissues.  The reason why Neurontin works in epilepsy patients is unknown as of this moment.
Side Effects

The most common side effects associated with Neurontin are dizziness, drowsiness, and peripheral edema.  The drug has also been associated with increased risks of suicide and/or violent deaths. 
Government Regulations

In 2009 the FDA, after concluding a study, issued warnings to physicians and patients notifying them of an increased risk of depression and suicidal tendencies in patients who have taken Neurontin and other drugs of its nature.  Currently there is debate in Congress over the ability of Pharmaceutical manufacturers to promote “off-label” uses for drugs.  As the Neurontin example shows, this can lead to abuse of the system and essentially make FDA decisions void.
Lawsuits


Neurontin has been the subject of much litigation over Pfizer’s treatment of the drug.  In 2004 a subsidiary of Pfizer pleaded guilty to promoting Neurontin for unapproved uses and ultimately paid $430 million combined for criminal fines as well as civil liabilities and personal injuries.  In 2009 Pfizer settled a wrongful death action based on a suicide blamed on Neurontin use.  The complaint alleged that Pfizer intentionally and deceptively altered scientific reports to promote the drug for specific uses.
There have been continuous allegations that Pfizer promoted the drug for “off-label” use that is use by a physician above that recommended by the FDA.  The promotion and marketing of the drug for off-label use has been considered fraud by many and in 2010 a United States District Court in Massachusetts found in favor of defendant, Kaiser Foundation, for $47 million for violation of RICO laws.  The plaintiff alleged that Pfizer misled the Kaiser Foundation into believing that migraines and bi-polar disorder could be treated effectively with Neurontin.  This was done despite the fact that there was no label on the product indicating its effectiveness, or even, approval for these conditions.  Because this is a RICO law the award was permitted to be trebled and Pfizer stands to pay $142 million in damages. 
What to do if treated for “off-label” use of Neurontin
If you or someone you know has been prescribed Neurontin for any use not designated by the label or you have developed suicidal tendencies or other adverse effects from the use of the product it is essential that you seek a physician’s expertise.  Upon treatment you should consult an attorney specializing in either personal injury or class action suits involving pharmaceutical products, especially those knowledgeable about Neurontin.

Ortho Evra

Ortho Evra

 

What is the Ortho Evra patch?

Manufactured by Ortho McNeil Pharmaceuticals, the Ortho Evra is a skin patch that possesses the same hormones as several birth control pills. Women may wear the Ortho Evra patch on the abdomen, upper torso (aside from the breasts), the buttocks or the outer region of the upper arm. The patch, which is 99% effective, is used to prevent pregnancy by delivering estrogen and progestin into the blood stream through the skin. The Ortho Evra patch does not prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.

Side Effects

Side effects of the Ortho Evra patch include breast tenderness, headache, rash at the site of the patch, nausea, and menstrual cramps.  The most serious of these side effects is fatal thromboembolic events.  This risk is increased greatly in women over 35 years old who are also smokers. 

Government Regulation

Due to the increased risk of cardiovascular conditions associated with users who are smokers Ortho-Evra inserted a warning stating that "Women who use hormonal contraceptives, including Ortho Evra, should be strongly advised not to smoke."  In 2005 Ortho McNeil, with the FDA, revised the label to warn women about higher exposure to estrogen if they use hormonal patches instead of daily birth control pills.  Increased estrogen has shown to increase the likelihood of cardiovascular disorders.  The label was revised twice more in subsequent years. 

Lawsuits

There have been a number of lawsuits against Ortho McNeil and Johnson & Johnson over the safety of the Ortho Evra patch.  The lawsuits revolve around a series of cardiovascular conditions resulting from the use of the patch.  In 2008 Johnson & Johnson settled lawsuits totaling $68.7 million. These suits were filed by hundreds of plaintiffs who suffered blood clots, heart attacks and strokes as a result of using the patch.

Ortho McNeil Pharmaceuticals–and its parent company Johnson & Johnson–is currently facing a class action lawsuit over problems associated with the Ortho Evra patch.  Many women's health organizations have called for the recall of the product.

What if I have used the Ortho Evra patch?

Given the aftereffects associated with the product, if you have used the patch and are facing cardiovascular problems, you should consult a medical professional. Your problems may be directly associated with using the patch. Moreover, it is in your best interest to seek legal advice.  You should consult a class action attorney as soon as possible.  The class action suits involving Ortho Evra are in the planning stages and it is beneficial to get involved.

Paxil: Facts You Must Know

Paxil: Facts You Must Know

What is Paxil?
 
 
Paxil, generically known as Paroxetine, is an antidepressant developed and manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline.  The product is used to treat major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder. 
 
 
What are the side effects?
 
 
Side effects of Paxil anxiety, blurred vision, constipation, decreased sexual desire, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, gas, increased sweating, increased urination, loss of appetite, nausea, nervousness, numbness or tingling of the skin, upset stomach, trouble sleeping, weakness & yawning.  There are a long list of serious side effects associated with the drug including severe allergic reactions, black or bloody stools, chest pain, confusion, decreased concentration, decreased coordination, stomach pain, suicidal thoughts, bone pain or swelling, vision changes and worsening of depression.  This is not a full list of Paxil's serious side effects.  For a full list you should visit the FDA's website.  One of the major problems with the drug Paxil is that is can have severe withdrawal symptoms and can often lead to addiction.
 
 
Government Regulation
 
 
Over more and more discoveries that Paxil is an addictive substance and has heavy withdrawal symptoms the FDA, in 2002, published a new product warning advising physicians and patients of its high risk of addiction.  In 2004 the FDA issued a violation letter to GlaxoSmithKiline for their "false and misleading" television ads promoting the drug for unapproved or "off-label use."
 
 
Lawsuits
 
 
Since 1992 GlaxoSmithKline had been promoting Paxil as non-habit forming.  It has been reported that more than 5,000 lawsuits have been filed against GlaxoSmithKline since the introduction of Paxil to the market.  GlaxoSmithKline has been accused of, not only misleading the public, but knowing about the addictive nature of the drug and doing everything it could to discredit that information.  Other studies have shown that clinical studies done by GlaxoSmithKline have indicated that suicidal tendancies occurred 6 times as much in adolescents using Paxil, however, this information was manipulated and allowed to be put in the market for treatment of adolescent depression.
 
 
In 2004 GlaxoSmithKline settled a consumer fraud case for $2.5 million.  In documentation found during discovery there was a document that read "it would be commercially unacceptable to include a statement that efficacy in children had not been demonstrated, as this would undermine the profile of paroxetine."
 
 
What if I have taken Paxil?
 
 
If you have taken Paxil and suffered from any conditions associated with the drug, especially suicidal tendencies or addiction it is important that you consult your physician.  Due to the overwhelming evidence against Paxil and GlaxoSmithKline in their flagrant abuse of the administration of the product there is a great chance that you can succeed in a failure to warn action.  For that reason it is important that you consult an attorney who specifies in class actions, especially those involving pharmaceuticals.  Do not sleep on your rights.  In 2008 a failure to warn case was dismissed due to the tolling of the statute of limitations.  The statutes are different in all states and it is important to consult an attorney to insure that you can get to court in time.

Bextra Important Facts

Bextra Important Facts

What is Bextra?
 
 
Bextra is a pharmaceutical product, developed in 2001, categorized as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).  It is often used for the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and menstruation.  It is a product of Pfizer inc. and was removed from the market in 2005 over possible increased risk in heart attack and stroke.
 
 
What are the side effects of Bextra?
 
 
Upon certification by the FDA there were 20 known side effects associated with Bextra.  Of the most serious are skin conditions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic epidermal necrolysis.  Stevens-Johnson syndrome is characterized by inflammations of the skin and mucous membranes.  Toxic epidermal necrolysis takes the form of, what look like second degree burns.  Both are serious side effects associated with the drug.
 
 
Government Regulation
 
 
Bextra has been associated with the same serious side effects as Vioxx, which was produced by Merck and subsequently removed from the market.  In 2004 the FDA considered adding a "black box" warning to Bextra, the highest government warning available, but neglected to do so after the removal of the product from the market in 2005.  In 2005, over concerns that the benefits of using the drug outweighed the possibility of adverse and dangerous effects, specifically the findings that use of Bextra was associated with increased cardiovascular risks, the lack of data that was available about cardiovascular risks and the increase in reports of life threatening skin conditions such as those mentioned above.
 
 
Lawsuits
 
 
In 2009 Pfizer inc. was forced to pay $2.3 billion in fines to settle criminal and civil charges surrounding the promotion of Bextra.  The lawsuit contended that Pfizer was promoting the drug for "off-label" usage.  This is usage that is not prescribed by the FDA.  Although it is not illegal to use a prescription drug for non-FDA approved uses it is illegal for the makers of the product to promote or market the drug for those uses.  The complaint alleged that Pfizer promoted the drug for treatment of acute pain and pre-operative and post-operative pain, all of which were not approved uses designated by the FDA. 
 
 
As of 2007 Pfizer had settled some 90% of personal injury litigation involving serious side effects concerning Bextra and Celebrex.  These injuries ranged from heart attack and stroke to the serious skin conditions noted in the "side effects" portion of this article. 
 
 
What if I took Bextra?
 
 
If you or someone you know has taken Bextra or any other form of Cox-2 inhibitor such as Vioxx then you should immediately consult a physician about ending usage of the drug.  All Cox-2 inhibitors are currently off the market due to serious conditions associated with them.  If you have had a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular condition as a result of using any of these drugs then you should consult an attorney, specifically one specializing in class actions against pharmaceuticals or a personal injury lawyer with knowledge of litigation in the field.
 
 

An Inside Look at Prescription Drugs

An Inside Look at Prescription Drugs

What are Prescription Drugs?

Prescription Drugs are substances or items whose use, possession, or purchase undertaken in a legal fashion is permissible with regard to applicable jurisdictional statutory legislature; in order for Prescription Drugs to be considered as such, the individual in possession of the Prescription Drugs in question will be required to obtain the expressed permission granted from the Federal Government of the United States and the prescription of the Prescription Drugs in question from a certified medical practitioner. 
Controlled Substances

The usage, possession, or purchase of Prescription Drugs considered being controlled substances undertaken without either of the requirements listed above typically result in a variety of criminal charges equivalent to criminal charges associated with illegal drugs:

Prescription Drugs classified as Illegal Drugs

In contrast to the usage and possession of controlled substances, whose legality is contingent upon authorized permission granted by regulatory institutions and professionals, Prescription Drugs classified as illegal are uniformly prohibited. Drugs are defined as prescription drugs are typically classified as such due to the fact that they have been manufactured in order to specifically target certain areas of both the physical body or the neurological system – comprised of the human brain and central nervous system, in order to remedy or adjust physiological predicaments.

The Medical Marijuana Debate

Medical Marijuana – whose legal usage and prescription – allows for its classification as a prescription drug is the form of the Cannabis plant that has been deemed as valuable and effective in the treatment of a number of medical – and health – maladies, including certain types of cancer and glaucoma. 
Medical Marijuana can be prescribed to specific patients residing in specific locations upon being granted expressed permission from an approved and accredited health professional; however, any activity that takes place involving Medical Marijuana existing outside of its intended usage is a punishable offense.

Criminal Charges Associated with Prescription Drugs

Amongst the multitude of classifications inherent to the drug industry within modernity – ranging in legality, accessibility, and punitive recourse concerning the possession of Prescription Drugs, the following criminal charges may be applicable to individuals undertaking the use of Prescription Drugs:

The Illegal Possession and Sale of Prescription Drugs

A charge furnishing details expressing the illegal possession of Prescription Drugs may be defined as the unlawful, illicit, and prohibited ownership of Prescription Drugs; however, the nature within which the individual suspect in question gained access to the Prescription Drugs may also be associated with the investigation. 
Akin the legality surrounding prescription drugs, the authorized possession and disbursement of these drugs is not inherently a crime; however, the illicit sale, exchange, or possession of prescription drugs will typically mirror the criminal charges associated with illegal drugs not considered to be controlled substances.
Reporting Illegal Activity Involving Prescription Drugs

In the event that you have been made aware of the illegal usage, sale, cultivation, or possession of Prescription Drugs, you are encouraged to come forward and report these offenses to local law enforcement agencies stationed within your respective residence. Please contact the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) their telephone number (202) 307-1000 or your local ‘Crime-Stoppers’ organization if you have any information.