Almost everyone has heard of warnings and precautions against driving drunk. Whole organizations have formed up over the years to try and educate drivers and eradicate drunk driving which too often results in injuries and death. However, until now there has been no mention of the prevalence and dangers of drugged driving.
According to a White House Office of National Drug Control Policy recent report, drugged driving is now a significant problem on the nation's roads. This is just an indicator of the lifestyle changes in recent years of Americans and the increasing need for addiction help. On an average weekend night one in six drivers tested positive for licit and illicit drugs. The concerns with all the drugs including the over-the-counter ones were their ability to impair the driver.
Marijuana and Cocaine were tops among the illicit drugs found. However, just as many drivers were found on prescription drugs as drivers on Cocaine. The White House clearly states that this data on drugged driving is a significant problem that requires attention.
Narconon, a non-profit drug education and rehabilitation organization, points out the simple truth about drugs. All drugs are poisons and the amount taken determines the effect.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates the cost of alcohol abuse is over 185 billion annually. On average someone is killed by a drunk driver every 45 minutes. To the victims family that cost is priceless. Now add to that the ever increasing number of Americans on prescription and illicit drugs. We now have catastrophe in the making.
The facts are people on drugs are not alert. They do not always see the world around them. Drugs are necessary to engage in surgery or other life-saving activities. However, this doesn't mean a person on drugs should be operating a motor vehicle. Generally, one is made to rest and recuperate after surgery. However, the modern drug taker often takes drugs for other reasons. In fact, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency refers to the U.S. as "we are a pill taking society". A dismal look at the greatest nation in the world, as our President referred in a recent public address.
Since drug companies have been allowed by Congress to advertise on TV and in other media the nation's prescriptions have skyrocketed. The result is a national population on drugs for one reason or another, less alert and more prone to drug addiction.
Whether someone is taking illegal drugs or has become prescription addicted, Narconon drug rehabilitation has been statistically proven to be successful in permanently handing addiction and Narconon graduates go on to lead successful productive drug-free lives. Narconon has been in the drug rehab business for over 40 years with proven results.
If you would like more information on overcoming addiction or the Narconon program contact Narconon today at 877-237-3307.
