College Friend Refuses to Act as Medication Supervisor, Citing Safety and Legal Risks
A 21-year-old college student refused to supervise her friend’s psychiatric medication, citing lack of training and legal liability. The friend, who has a history of overdosing, claimed a doctor would not prescribe medication without an adult supervisor and threatened to lie to the clinician if the student did not agree. The student maintained her boundary, arguing that emotional support does not equate to medical responsibility, while the friend suggested the refusal could prevent her from attending college.