Borrow Sugar, Borrow Pain Meds?

People are borrowing more than a “cup of sugar” from their friends and neighbors these days.

Narconon Drug Rehab in Georgia warns that more and more people are borrowing and sharing prescription drugs than ever before, making the climate for creating drug addicts more and more likely.

“According to a recent survey, 28.8% of women and 26.5 % of men surveyed reported that they had either shared or borrowed prescription medication during their lifetime,” comments Mary Rieser, Executive Director for Narconon Drug Rehab in Georgia. “Drug addiction is just a step away from just popping a few pills here and there.”

These statistics are really not surprising in light of the frequency of pharmaceutical ads on television and the unfettered ability to buy prescription drugs online – without a prescription in many cases.  Who needs a doctor anyway?

The fact is that anyone on prescription medication or thinks they need prescription medication needs a competent and responsible medical doctor.  A good doctor will warn their patients not only about the side effects of prescription medications, but also the dangers of sharing medications with friends and relatives.  A good doctor will be available at any time to their patients to answer questions about possible reactions to medications. 

There are too many prescription drug horror stories – especially ones involving the sharing of pain medication amongst friends and relatives.  Playing “doctor” and trying to help a friend out can result in pain medication addiction or an allergic reaction.

Prescription drug abuse is on the rise and is the number one cause of death in some areas. 

It is time for a huge public awareness campaign regarding pharmaceuticals - led by those we usually most trust with our health – our physicians. 

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If you know someone who is already addicted call us.  We have a 76% success rate.

We are Narconon – The New Life Program. Call Narconon Drug Rehab in Georgia at 1-877-413-3073.
      
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