Can Underage Individuals Acquire Drugs On The Internet?
Can Underage Individuals Acquire Drugs On The Internet?Also: How Can This Be Prevented From Happening?Answer: Underage individuals can acquire drugs on the Internet in the same manner as an adult. The only way to prevent this is to restrict Internet access. In many instances, the young person will need a credit card to pay for the drugs. In these instances, parents can prevent drug purchases by withholding access to a credit card. A prescription not issued in the usual course of professional practice or not for legitimate medical/research purposes is not considered valid. Both the practitioner and the pharmacy have a responsibility to ensure that only legitimate prescriptions are written and filled.
