Drug Crimes, Substance Abuse Husband Gave Tramadol to a coworker

[thebunny]

My husband was trying to be nice to a coworker who had been suffering with a headache and gave him one of his prescription Tramadol. I have done some research and the drug is not on the Federal or State listings of Controlled Substances. As such, it is my understanding that he did nothing criminal by giving the person the medication. And that possession of the drug even without a prescription is not illegal in CA. (Don't get me started on whether or not it was stupid). The person ended up going to the doctor the next day where he did tell the doctor about the Tramadol...but the doctor saw no ill effects from the drug. In fact, the person was told to cut back on sodium.

As it is not a controlled substance, I just wanted to verify that there will be no legal repercussions for him giving the coworker the pill.

Also, if there are any repercussions (or even possible ones) here is the rest of the pertinent info:
1. My husband has a current and legal prescription for the drug
2. My husband has a completely clean criminal record
3. The total amount given to the coworker was 1 (one) 50mg pill
4. Mu husband did not ask for or receive any money for the pill.

 

[Proserpina]

It doesn't matter whether the substance is controlled or not - it goes against Federal regulations to give someone a prescription medication that's not theirs.

As mentioned elsewhere, there is a huge issue with the possibility of civil liability.

 

[thebunny]

Actually, I ended up talking to an attorney and a police officer...it only goes against federal regulations when the item is a controlled substance. If a drug us not listed as federally regulated, there are no regulations on it.

 

[Betty3]

Agree with Proserpina - it is against federal "law"/regulations to give your prescription drug/medication to another person.

This could cause a "problem" for your husband - whether it will or not for sure we cannot say.

 

[Proserpina]

You managed to speak to attorney between the time you wrote your post ... and now? On a Sunday evening?

You're good!

 

[Betty3]

thebunny- your 2nd post (post #3) was not there when I started my post above (post #4) - we were typing at the same time & you got your post submitted off first.

Even if it isn't federally regulated, it is still a prescription medication & your husband "might"/could be arrested.

 

[Betty3]

Per a reference of my own (drug/prescription medication manual), even if the drug is not a controlled substance, you can get in trouble for giving it to another person. It's for the individual the prescription was given to - that's why you need a prescription. It is possible the medication could cause serious side effects to the person it is given to & you "can be" responsible for any harm to them. Also, it "may" cause a problem if the person it is given to is taking other medication or has certain medical conditions. If there are any charges against the person giving the medication, they can vary by state. It is never a good idea to give someone your prescription medication.

PS - per my reference, in some cases the person taking the medication can get in trouble for taking a prescription medication without a prescription.

 

[army judge]

Who can prove your husband gave the person anything? Your husband may talk too much. Why did he tell you? Furthermore, how can the person PROVE he gave her anything? Heck, if the coworker took a Tramadol, maybe they stoke it?

I'm not asking you to imitate your husband and answer my questions, I'm simply posing them rhetorically.

So, tell hubby to close his big trap, because if he stops talking, nothing can be proven. If NOTHING is proven, nothing will ever happen.


Sent from my iPad3 using Tapatalk HD

 

[Betty3]

Also note http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158657&p=711336 where OP also posted this question.

 

[Diana83]

Lady Tramadol CAN cause seizures. Just because it isn't "controlled" (which seems to be the only word you care about) doesn't mean it's without consequence. Taking two Tramadol at one time can even knock a person out if they have a low tolerance. You DON'T share RX's (controlled or not) you never know the other persons health or medical issue status and what may se harmless to you (again because it doesn't come with the word "controlled") doesn't mean it isn't harmless to another. Also it shouldn't have to be on the bottle "don't share RX". That won't get your husband out of trouble if trouble finds him.