Cody Larson II....

[RowdyRabbit]

Re: Cody Larson II....

Actually Doc, even though returning it to the pharmacy for destruction seem logical, the DEA says otherwise:

Question: Can an individual return his/her controlled substance prescription medication to a pharmacy?

Answer: No. An individual patient may not return his/her unused controlled substance prescription medication to the pharmacy. Federal laws and regulations make no provisions for an individual to return the controlled substance prescription medication to a pharmacy for further dispensing or for disposal. There are no provisions in the Controlled Substances Act or Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for a DEA registrant (i.e., retail pharmacy) to acquire controlled substances from a non-registrant (i.e., individual patient).

The CFR does have a provision for an individual to return his/her unused controlled substance medication to the pharmacy in the event of the controlled substance being recalled or a dispensing error has occurred.

An individual may dispose of his/her own controlled substance medication without approval from DEA. Medications should be disposed of in such a manner that does not allow for the controlled substances to be easily retrieved. In situations where an individual has expired, a caregiver or hospice staff member may assist the family with the proper disposal of any unused controlled substance medications.

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This comes from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration Office of Diversion Control.

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/faq/general.htm#rx-10

With the concern about drugs entering the water supply through flushing them for disposal, there is no longer an easy and perfect answer to this situation.

Well, isn't it ironic! Much like the person who's the subject of the topic, our very own doc had a "lapse in judgement!"

[Walrus]

Re: Cody Larson II....

Unfortunately pharmacies have no better method of disposal, than the individual patient does. We used to tell people to flush unused meds, but that is not really a good idea as SturgisJeff indicated. Now the normal recommendation is to put the meds in water and pour it into coffee grounds or cat litter to make it unsuitable for consumption. Then put that in trash that is destined for incineration rather than a landfill, if your municipality has that option. Has this set a new standard for thread drift?

[Nidaros]

Re: Cody Larson II....

Actually Doc, even though returning it to the pharmacy for destruction seem logical, the DEA says otherwise:

Question: Can an individual return his/her controlled substance prescription medication to a pharmacy?

Answer: No. An individual patient may not return his/her unused controlled substance prescription medication to the pharmacy. Federal laws and regulations make no provisions for an individual to return the controlled substance prescription medication to a pharmacy for further dispensing or for disposal. There are no provisions in the Controlled Substances Act or Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for a DEA registrant (i.e., retail pharmacy) to acquire controlled substances from a non-registrant (i.e., individual patient).

The CFR does have a provision for an individual to return his/her unused controlled substance medication to the pharmacy in the event of the controlled substance being recalled or a dispensing error has occurred.

An individual may dispose of his/her own controlled substance medication without approval from DEA. Medications should be disposed of in such a manner that does not allow for the controlled substances to be easily retrieved. In situations where an individual has expired, a caregiver or hospice staff member may assist the family with the proper disposal of any unused controlled substance medications.

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This comes from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration Office of Diversion Control.

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/faq/general.htm#rx-10

With the concern about drugs entering the water supply through flushing them for disposal, there is no longer an easy and perfect answer to this situation.

Is it not odd that the Federal Govt has not made enough laws to cover everything? Including the disposal of controlled substances? Whats wrong with congress?

[SturgisJeff]

Re: Cody Larson II....

As to the disposal of medication there should be a clear cut answer to the problem. Traces do show up in water even after treatment at the waste disposal plant. With all the medicine out there that do need to be disposed of, prescription and non prescription, there should be a place to take it. More government intervention? Hospitals and clinics, County Health Depts. should have a setup for disposal.

[West-River_Jack]

Re: Cody Larson II....

Couple of points, hydrocodone should not be taken for sprained ankles and shouldn't be kept around after you don't need it anymore. If you are prescribed a narcotic medication for post-operative pain and you don't need it, return it to the pharmacy where they can dispose of it or flush it down the toilet (becoming controversial). Don't just keep it around for use in the future. Narcotics are controlled substances and when used by someone or for purposes not specific to the prescription they are illegal.

Actually Doc, even though returning it to the pharmacy for destruction seem logical, the DEA says otherwise:

Question: Can an individual return his/her controlled substance prescription medication to a pharmacy?

Answer: No. An individual patient may not return his/her unused controlled substance prescription medication to the pharmacy. Federal laws and regulations make no provisions for an individual to return the controlled substance prescription medication to a pharmacy for further dispensing or for disposal. There are no provisions in the Controlled Substances Act or Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for a DEA registrant (i.e., retail pharmacy) to acquire controlled substances from a non-registrant (i.e., individual patient).

The CFR does have a provision for an individual to return his/her unused controlled substance medication to the pharmacy in the event of the controlled substance being recalled or a dispensing error has occurred.

An individual may dispose of his/her own controlled substance medication without approval from DEA. Medications should be disposed of in such a manner that does not allow for the controlled substances to be easily retrieved. In situations where an individual has expired, a caregiver or hospice staff member may assist the family with the proper disposal of any unused controlled substance medications.

***

This comes from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration Office of Diversion Control.

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/faq/general.htm#rx-10

With the concern about drugs entering the water supply through flushing them for disposal, there is no longer an easy and perfect answer to this situation.

[jackmd]

Re: Cody Larson II....

Couple of points, hydrocodone should not be taken for sprained ankles and shouldn't be kept around after you don't need it anymore. If you are prescribed a narcotic medication for post-operative pain and you don't need it, return it to the pharmacy where they can dispose of it or flush it down the toilet (becoming controversial). Don't just keep it around for use in the future. Narcotics are controlled substances and when used by someone or for purposes not specific to the prescription they are illegal.

Ignorance is not a defense. I don't think Cody is trying to say that but writing this off as just a lapse in judgment is not appropriate and therefore the reason for his punishment. I've seen some comments elsewhere that suggest casual use of hydrocodone or other narcotics is "no big deal", it is a big deal and should be treated that way.

Last thing, I can't imagine playing or practicing basketball while under the influence of hydrocodone is easy or enjoyable at all.

[MontanaRabbit]

Re: Cody Larson II....

Good interview with Cody in the Argus. Looks like he has learned his lesson. I came away from reading this much more impressed with him:

http://www.argusleader.com/article/2...20/1002/sports

Would have to agree.

A lot of people have taken shots at Cody for this situation. Sounds to me like he was just being a teenager and had a lapse in judgment.

I would be willing to bet most people have made stupid decisions in there life and most of those people probably didn't get caught. Cody did, hopefully he does learn his lesson.

[EQguy]

Re: Cody Larson II....

Seconded!

[JimmyJack]

Re: Cody Larson II....

Good interview with Cody in the Argus. Looks like he has learned his lesson. I came away from reading this much more impressed with him:

http://www.argusleader.com/article/2...20/1002/sports

[propar80]

Re: Cody Larson II....

From what I know, is that SDSU briefly recruited Grant Wynia after he won the state Class AA individual title last fall. No offer was extended and he verbally committed SIU-E before all these legal issues came about.


Go Jacks!!

[EQguy]

Re: Cody Larson II....

I didn't notice he signed with SIU-E. Thanks for the info. I wonder if we ever offered...we will probably never know.

BTOWN seems to usually have a pretty good lead on some of that. Wonder if he would comment to end the speculation.

[2002jack]

Re: Cody Larson II....

Not sure. He signed with SIU-E near the end of April. With one of his brothers on the SDSU team we probably were interested. No idea if the legal issues had any influence on the result.

I didn't notice he signed with SIU-E. Thanks for the info. I wonder if we ever offered...we will probably never know.

[jackmd]

Re: Cody Larson II....

The part of the story that may be more relevant to SDSU athletics would be Grant Wynia and his involvement. I would think that he was being recruited for Golf.

Not sure. He signed with SIU-E near the end of April. With one of his brothers on the SDSU team we probably were interested. No idea if the legal issues had any influence on the result.

[2002jack]

Re: Cody Larson II....

The part of the story that may be more relevant to SDSU athletics would be Grant Wynia and his involvement. I would think that he was being recruited for Golf.

[TeaJackrabbit]

Re: Cody Larson II....

I am glad for Cody that this has come out. Someone close to him has told me that his situation was not what people were making it out to be, and I believed him. Being on other boards and talking to quite a few people I learned that most everyone automatically thought the worst. I would ask these people what they knew and NONE of them knew any facts. This includes a friend of mine who is a teacher at Roosy as well as an Argus sports guy (not TV). One Argus guy even approached me on Sunday of the Summit Tourney asking me what I knew. He told me if the Argus knew anything they weren't talking. I have even taken heat for daring to defend Cody lately. My main defense for him is that I'm sure all the schools that offered him a schollie knew more than we know and they were still comfortable bringing him to their school and paying for his education.

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