Despite Food and Drug Administration Black Box Labels on drugs known to cause behavioral changes such as hostility and suicidal tendencies the Federal Aviation Administration has decided to ignore such warnings and as of last month will allow pilots to fly under the influence of these drugs.
This latest developments brings up a good point in regards to drug use in general; Can a person under the influence be trusted when it comes to public safety?
Narconon Freedom Center, a non-profit drug education and rehabilitation organization, who have treated several thousand people since they opened there doors have seen many types of individuals who are struggling with substance abuse issues. Anyone from a stay-at-home-mom to a high powered business executive have gone through the Narconon program. In all cases, the Narconon have seen that one for one, those on drugs are prone to make mistakes or have accidents and have a much higher tolerance for this then those who are not “under the influence.”
Regarding both legal and illegal drugs, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency clearly states under "Drug Facts", "You cannot predict the effect a drug can have on you!" Therefore, there is really no way of knowing what effect a drug can truly have on an individual.
But the question is – do we really want those who are responsible for public safety to operate “under the influence?” The events of 9/11 clearly showed the world the horrors of airplane crashes by suicidal maniacs. For the FAA to allow pilots to be fly on drugs the FDA has already said have "great risk" of such behavior is putting the safety at risk of all those who fly.
Even the web-sites advertising anti-depressants have to list their side effects which include anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, irritability, hostility, aggressiveness, impulsivity and suicidal behavior, and as also stated in FDA warnings the drugs do remain in the body for some time after they are taken. Many street drugs produce the same effects on individuals and they are illegal and no public safety employee would be allowed to operate an aircraft, bus or even a car under the influence of them.
The truth is that drugs to change the behavior of an individual whether they are legal or illegal. But those on illegal drugs are able to go into treatment while those on legal drugs can possibly put hundreds of thousands of people at risk.
The Narconon program in Michigan uses a totally drug free approach to handle addiction in its long-term inpatient drug treatment facility. The rehabilitation organization, directly opposes the use of drugs having seen the damage and results of them.
If you would like more information on the truth about drugs or know of someone who needs help in overcoming drug abuse, contact Narconon Freedom Center at 888-218-9478.
