For those who DO need it, it is life-saving medication. It will open up the bronchial airways that tighten up during an asthma attack. If an asthmatic were to not take Albuterol during an acute episode, they could possibly have their airways close off, leading to respiratory failure, full cardiac arrest, and then death. Instead of looking at everything as black and white, I think that there are times when common sense should be introduced into the equation. The boy who loaned the med should be COMMENDED, not punished, because he potentially saved her life. Doesn't that count for anything?