Drug Theft

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WHAT ARE THE SIGNS THAT THIS IS A SCAM?

As a caregiver, family member or trusted friend, you notice that medication prescribed to an individual with developmental disabilities is missing or in unusual amounts from day to day. The individual may seem to have unusual pain or discomfort, or his/her behavior may seem erratic or out of the ordinary.


 HOW CAN CONSUMERS PROTECT THEMSELVES?

 Place all medication in a locked, safe storage facility with access limited to only necessary caregivers. Track who is dispensing medications with accountability, and conduct a regular inventory of medications to make sure that only the medications necessary are being dispensed.

Monitor the behavior of the individual. If you notice unusual moods or behavior, immediately take the individual to a doctor to uncover the reasons.


HOW TO REPORT IF YOU'VE BEEN A VICTIM

241-KIDS: If the individual is under the age of 20, call the Hamilton County Job and Family Services' 24-hour hotline to report child abuse or neglect.

Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services' (HCDDS) Major Unusual Incidents and Prevention Unit (MUIP): MUIP is a mandated investigative and prevention entity within HCDDS. To report an emergency, call 513-794-3308. To speak with the MUIP Unit help desk, call 513-559-6536.

Local Police Department: If you suspect that someone is stealing medication from an individual with developmental disabilities, immediately contact your local police department to file a report. Click here to obtain the contact information for your local police department.


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For more information on scams or fraud involving individuals with developmental disabilities, visit these Web sites:

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities - Medicaid Fraud