Reply to: Sometimes the gene pool seems to be just a little too shallow...

[vetran]

So what does an overdose of antidepressants look like? Do you go on a manic episode equivalent of snorting a kilo of coke? Then die laughing like the joker? Or am I being a complete idiot here?

Not pleasant

Prozac (Fluoxetine Hcl) Drug Information: Overdosage and Contraindications - Prescribing Information at RxList

[proggy]

If the cap fits!

I didn't get my cap yet, does admin send them first or second class? Does it have the CUK logo on it?

[SimonMac]

So what does an overdose of antidepressants look like? Do you go on a manic episode equivalent of snorting a kilo of coke? Then die laughing like the joker? Or am I being a complete idiot here?

If the cap fits!

[proggy]

Sad that the result was it was an idiotic prank, he didn't set out to mug, burgle or run down someone.

He did try to cover it up though.

I suspect its about right.

So what does an overdose of antidepressants look like? Do you go on a manic episode equivalent of snorting a kilo of coke? Then die laughing like the joker? Or am I being a complete idiot here?

[vetran]

only 4.5 years

Sad that the result was it was an idiotic prank, he didn't set out to mug, burgle or run down someone.

He did try to cover it up though.

I suspect its about right.

[d000hg]

I see what you are saying, but surely it's common knowledge that prescription drugs are controlled for a reason? If you really are that stupid, should you be out on the street?

Generally they are not life-threatening though. anti-depression pills aren't at a normal dosage for example, whereas a similar number of over-the-counter pills could have been equally dangerous.

My main problem with this punishment however, is what does it actually achieve to imprison him for several years?

To me, the dodgy/punishable bit should be that he tried to cover it up, not that he did it in the first place.

[SueEllen]

I see what you are saying, but surely it's common knowledge that prescription drugs are controlled for a reason?

Nope.

Some drugs that use to be on prescription are now available over the counter.

And some over the counter drugs i.e. paracetamol you can buy loads of in various medicines and take to much.

If you really are that stupid, should you be out on the street?

That's half the population locked up then.

[eek]

"Jason was a happy, caring and fun-loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. He is sadly missed by all."

shame it was all to the same person!!!

At least he hadn't reproduced.

[original PM]

"Jason was a happy, caring and fun-loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. He is sadly missed by all."

shame it was all to the same person!!!

[original PM]

guarantee they wore shell suits and were covered in writing

[Zippy]

For doing something stupid rather than evil (as far as we can see).

It's a weird one really, pranks. If I grease the floor and you fall on your arse, that could just be funny if we were mates who prank each other. If you slip and crack your skull, I go to prison.

How many TV shows still use the old laxative in coffee joke...

I see what you are saying, but surely it's common knowledge that prescription drugs are controlled for a reason? If you really are that stupid, should you be out on the street?

[d000hg]

only 4.5 years

For doing something stupid rather than evil (as far as we can see).

It's a weird one really, pranks. If I grease the floor and you fall on your arse, that could just be funny if we were mates who prank each other. If you slip and crack your skull, I go to prison.

How many TV shows still use the old laxative in coffee joke...

[proggy]

only 4.5 years

Maybe you get less time for a dwarf?

[Old Hack]

only 1.5 years and out on probation....

FTFY

[eek]

No i don't mean Proggy, but this guy....



BBC News - Lee Webster jailed for Jason Wood pills-in-beer 'prank' killing

only 4.5 years