Prescription drug addiction and abuse is a national epidemic. According to National Public Radio (NPR), the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and local law enforcement agencies in the New England States took action. These agencies sponsored the first prescription drug take-back program in the U.S., collecting tons of expired and unused medicine.
In the last decade there has been a 400 percent increase in treatment admissions for prescription drug addiction. Officials admit that they have limited resources fighting prescription drug abuse, which makes it tough when battling such a far-reaching problem. DEA officials admit that the take-back program is not a “cure-all” but at lease it gets prescription drugs out of the medicine cabinet and into incinerators. The officials also claim that the prescription drug take-back program does have measurable results, which will positively impact the prescription drug addiction problem.
Narconon Gulf Coast is one of the nation’s most successful prescription drug addiction treatment centers. Addressing the new take-back program, Debbie Ross, Narconon Gulf Coast’s executive director exclaims, “The take-back program is a good first start in combating prescription drug addiction, but more needs to be done. The program may prevent some young people from experimenting with a relative’s prescription drugs, but will do little to circumvent prescription drug addiction. People who suffer with prescription drug addiction might supplement their prescription drug use with the drugs found in their relative’s cabinet, but normally that supply will only last them a day or two. The real problem lies in the opportunity for a prescription drug addict to ‘doctor shop’ and be able to fill multiple prescriptions from multiple doctors. Until that problem is properly addressed, prescription drug addiction will continue to be an epidemic in the U.S.”
Narconon Gulf Coast is a tried and proven get off and stay off drug rehab program. With a 90.2% success rate, Narconon Gulf Coast is the nation’s most effective drug rehab program. If you or a relative is suffering from prescription drug addiction or any other drug addiction, take that first step and call Narconon Gulf Coast at 800-253-3168. Caring and professional drug addiction counselors are available 24/7.
