Gwinnett County Jail

Medications

Interview with Jack, Jerry, Sarah and Jesse


JM: Did you always have access to necessary medications?
Jack: Yes, if you went to the hassle to fill out the book it takes to get to see the doctor.....You might die first.
Jerry: yes, the nurse would come twice per day for those who were prescribed medications. Other than that you were allowed to get (2) Tylenol every 8 hours if needed.
Sarah: no.
Jesse: No

JM: How did you get your medications?
Jack: I did not.
Jerry: from the nurse in the mornings or evening or from the deputy in the cell block.
Sarah: there was a very long line to receive tylenol. everything else had to be prescribed.
Jesse: I was refused my meds

JM: What types of punishments were incurred for abuse of drugs?
Jack: Have no clue.
Jerry: Additional charges and solitary confinement
Sarah: put in the hole and received extra charges.