Prescription Drug Violations

Most people are aware that altering prescriptions is a clear form of fraud, but there are many other ways prescription drug fraud can occur. For example, stealing prescriptions pads, falsifying records or phantom prescriptions are also forms of healthcare fraud. Let...

There is no dispute that drugs are a problem within Florida. In fact, Florida lawmakers are now looking at the prescription drug trafficking problem. As a part of this process, they are considering a bill that would hold drug dealers accountable for opioid overdoses....

Text messaging makes life easier. Rather than having to dial a number, wait for the person to answer and then begin to state the message, one can simply type in a message, hit send and receive a reply at the other person's convenience. However, just as one can...

Prescription drugs are used to treat numerous conditions. There are drugs available to help with blood pressure, weight loss, infections and even pain. For many individuals throughout Florida, a simple visit to the doctor and then pharmacy produces the medication...

A Florida man who was arrested on a recent Tuesday for driving without his license ended up in more trouble after being taken to Palm Beach County Jail. In the booking area, when he was asked to open his mouth, the 26-year-old man allegedly spit out plastic baggies...

Prescription drugs are easy to come by, but unless they are actually prescribed by a doctor, a Florida resident could get into serious trouble with the law if he or she is caught illegally in possession of them. Some of the most common drugs that police look for...

There are nearly an infinite number of ways that a perfectly innocent person could become embroiled in accusations relating to a prescription drug crime. Indeed, numerous Florida residents have been wrongly accused of a prescription drug crime they did not commit. If...

Florida residents of all ages depend on prescription drugs for their health. However, prescription drugs are also heavily regulated and if a person is arrested and accused of unlawful prescription drug possession, a conviction could result in serious punishments. Due...

Many people rely on prescription drugs to stay alive. Others use them to live and function in the world without severe and debilitating pain. Whatever the reason you take prescription drugs, though, it is illegal to buy them or take them if they have not been...

The Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Program began in 2011 and has changed the way that law enforcement seeks information about suspected drug crimes. In fact, they have used the database to monitor prescription drug crime and have requested information on as many...