Alternative Sentencing

Can I take prescription medication?

If you take any prescription medication, you must have the physician who wrote your prescription complete the MEDICATION VERIFICATION LETTER enclosed in your packet.  You will need to provide proof of prescribed medication. Taking a prescription that is not intended for you is illegal. If you take over-the-counter medication, it is your responsibility to make sure that won’t produce a positive drug test. Call your pharmacist for more information.
 
Do not take any medications or other items that may create a positive test for alcohol.  Some of these are mouthwash, cold medicine, cooking sherry, red wine vinegar, binaca, energy drinks, and mini thins.
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