Sober Living Home Rights

Summary

In West Virginia, sober living homes should not prevent you from taking prescribed medication. If they do, you may contact a healthcare lawyer, report to the WV Department of Health & Human Services, or consult the West Virginia Advocates. Always communicate with the facility about your prescriptions and stand up for your rights.

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It's it illegal for a sober living home to keep you from taking prescribed medication for * hrs
Hello Woody,
To provide accurate information, could you please tell me which state you are located in? Laws may differ from state to state.
West Virginia
Hello Woody,
In West Virginia, sober living homes should not prevent you from taking prescribed medication. However, it's important to communicate with the facility about your prescriptions. If you feel your rights are violated, consider contacting a legal professional.
There told me I couldn't take my meds for * hrs that I would be alright. If I refused and took my meds I would be in trouble
Hello Woody,
In West Virginia, it's generally illegal for facilities to deny prescribed medication. If they're not respecting your rights, you may:
- Contact a healthcare lawyer
- Report to the WV Department of Health & Human Services
- Consult the West Virginia Advocates
Remember this is general advice.
Ok thank you
You're welcome, Woody! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Remember, it's important to stand up for your rights.
That's all I want to do. I have a meeting about the situation and I wanna make sure I'm not in the wrong
Based on the information provided:
- You have the right to take prescribed medications.
- It's generally illegal for facilities in West Virginia to deny access.
- If your rights are not respected, consider legal actions mentioned earlier.
Remember to consult a legal professional for advice tailored to your situation.