Niagara County Jail

Medications

Interview with Karl


JM: Did you always have access to necessary medications?
Karl: I myself never took any medications, but the "Med" cart showed up the first thing in the morning before the cells were unlocked and just before each and every meal. Another inmate and I suspect that much of the medication is placebo- based, probably in some warped attempt to save money.

JM: How did you get your medications?
Karl: Not applicable to me.

JM: What types of punishments were incurred for abuse of drugs?
Karl: If you were caught abusing drugs, they were confiscated and you were served with a "ticket". During the time I was there the surcharge for "tickets" was increased from $5.00 to $20.00