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What are the laws regarding selling or distributing prescription drugs?
Can someone be charged with illegally dispensing prescription drugs, and can they be reported anonymously?
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Yes. In 2004, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) launched a toll-free international hotline to report the illegal sale and abuse of pharmaceutical drugs. People can provide anonymous telephone tips about the diversion of prescription drug into the illegal market by individuals and suspicious Internet pharmacies. In addition, such information can be reported online through the DEA Web site.
Abuse of certain prescription drugs -- controlled substances such as painkillers and performance enhancing steroids -- has become an increasingly widespread problem in the United States, leading to dangerous abuse, addiction and fatalities. The problem has received increased scrutiny recently due to the death of entertainer Michael Jackson.
If you need more information about the illegal sale and abuse of prescription drugs, consult an attorney experienced in criminal law.
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Posted by Jan Hill on 25 Feb 2010
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