I hope it's ok to bump this old thread, as I find it rather interesting...

Indeed it's sad that we have to take such steps to protect ourselves from having our legal meds stolen. I know that I have been riped off a few times in the past, and I can NEVER leave anything stronger than a T#3 in the bathroom these days.

I wanted to share some light on places I have got my meds stolen from in the past. I was keeping my hydro in a draw with my underwear and socks. I was shocked to learn one day that a person I let in the house for less than ten minutes actually managed to find my meds in the drawer underneath my cloths and stole them! Another time (I suspect the same teen was involved) a person actually managed to find my pain meds that were in the bottom of a large bottle of generic vitamins! They actually managed to take the entire bottle and get out with them.

These days I dont trust anyone around my meds, I even keep an eye on family members. I always keep my meds in the prescription bottle they came in (to be 100% legal) but I now keep them in rooms OTHER than a bedroom or bathroom... often above or below eyesite level. Its a pitty that we have to protect ourselves with such means from who is often within our own family. Also, word to the wise for those that pay the local kids to mow the yard or shovel the snow out of the driveway- Be carfull when you let them inside to use the bathroom. (best not too)

Cheers.