Internet Drug Sales, Prescription to Drug Addiction

The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia warns that the internet is a way that many bare getting prescription drugs- without prescriptions.

Mary Rieser, Director of The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia, states: “We are seeing more and more cases of people becoming addicted to prescription drugs, in many cases unwittingly, and turning to the internet to stop the cravings. Drug addiction is being promoted by the internet.

“A new report by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University, available on their website, documents the widespread advertising and offers of sale for controlled prescription drugs, online and without a prescription.

“OxyContin, Valium, Xanax, Vicodin, Ritalin and Adderall, all can be bought online, no prescription, no fuss.”

No controls block the sale of these drugs to children.

“What amazes me is that a supervised 13-year old actually ordered and received Ritalin, a controlled substance, and used her own height, weight and age when filling out the internet order form,” continues Ms. Rieser.

“Drug addiction is not something you want in your family. Lock the medicine cabinet, and put safety controls on your child’s internet browsing. Monitor your credit card and debit card usage, and most of all, be aware of any changes in your child’s behavior. Strong parental support has been shown to decrease the incidence of drug abuse in children.”

“The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia is a non-traditional drug rehab facility. We specialize in drug education, and drug rehab. With a gentle withdraw protocol, and after completing the Sauna Detox program, the cravings for prescription drugs are reduced, if not completely eliminated, according to our students. If you suspect that someone you know is abusing a prescription drug, call us. We can help.”