JOLLY FACING FELONY DRUG CHARGES!

[gbpackfan]

PACKERS’ JOLLY FACES FELONY DRUG CHARGES
Posted by Michael David Smith on July 12, 2008, 10:39 p.m. EDT
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Johnny Jolly was arrested this week in Houston on felony drug possession charges, the Houston Chronicle is reporting.

Jolly, who is from Houston and played at Texas A&M, was arrested July 8 for possession of at least 200 grams of codeine, the paper reports. He posted bail of $10,000.

Jolly started seven games for the Packers last season. He is recovering from a shoulder injury and has been very limited during off-season workouts.

Neither the Packers nor Jolly has made any public comment about the arrest.


Source: Profootballtalk.com

[gbpackfan]

GENERIC NAME: codeine

BRAND NAMES: Empirin #2, 3, 4; Tylenol #2, 3, 4; Tylenol with Codeine Elixir
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Codeine is a narcotic pain reliever (analgesic). Its precise mechanism of pain relief is not clearly understood. Codeine is frequently combined with Tylenol or aspirin for more effective pain relief. Please visit acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Aspirin sites for further information.

PRESCRIPTION: yes

GENERIC AVAILABLE: yes

PREPARATIONS: Tablets: 15mg, 30mg, 60mg. Elixir: 12mg/5ml (teaspoon).

STORAGE: Store at room temperature, sealed, light- resistant container.

PRESCRIBED FOR: Codeine is used for the relief of mild to moderately severe pain.

DOSING: May be taken with food.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: EMPIRIN contains aspirin and is, therefore, not used in patients with a history of aspirin allergy. Children or teenagers with symptoms of chicken pox or influenza should avoid aspirin because of the association of aspirin with Reye's syndrome, a serious liver and neurologic condition. For more information regarding precautions in the use of aspirin and related medications, please visit Aspirin site. Tylenol with Codeine tablets contain a sulfite that can cause allergic asthma and even life-threatening anaphylaxis reactions in susceptible patients (more frequently seen in asthmatic patients).

Codeine can impair thinking and the physical abilities required for driving or operating machinery. Alcohol and other sedatives, such as Xanax, can produce further brain impairment and even confusion when combined with codeine. Therefore, alcohol and other sedative intake should be limited when taking codeine. Codeine is generally avoided in children. Codeine may be habit forming. Mental and physical dependence can occur, but are unlikely when used for short-term pain relief.

PREGNANCY: Codeine is generally avoided in pregnancy.

NURSING MOTHERS: Codeine is generally avoided in nursing mothers. Some studies have found codeine in the breast milk of nursing mothers.

SIDE EFFECTS: The most frequent side effects include lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, and sedation. Other side effects include allergic reactions, constipation, abdominal pain, and itching.

[gbpackfan]

Shoulder pain maybe? Hmmm, no prescription I'm guessing.

[gbpackfan]

Here is the original article:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/5885147.html

[Scott Campbell]

Crap.

[Zool]

Crap.

Doubled.

[Joemailman]

He needed a painkiller for his shoulder. Okay, so maybe 200+ grams is a bit excessive.

[Scott Campbell]

Well, maybe we can trade Brett to Cleveland for Corey Williams.

[Joemailman]

Wonder what Cletidus Hunt is doing these days.

[Zool]

Maybe we could get Joe Johnson back and move Cullen back inside.

[RashanGary]

Damn, seemed like a good kid and hard worker. People do get addicted to pain killers while recovering from injuries. That is really too bad if he's battling that now.

[BradStrand]

Sounds like somebody likes him some purple drank

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_drank

[falco]

this is worse news for the team than the favre situation IMHO

[falco]

even if harrell becomes a player we're going to have a serious depth problem if jolly is gone

[falco]

Wonder what Cletidus Hunt is doing these days.

Hunt played in the AFL last year but I think is available now

maybe we can get Kenny Peterson back, he's on the broncos now but he might now make the final cut