Prescription Addiction Can Kill

Prescription drugs are the fastest growing drug concern in America. The frightening part of this popular trend is the ease with which prescription drugs can kill. According to the Florida Medical Examiner's office prescription drugs kill 5 times more than illegal drugs. The problem with prescription addiction is it generally starts on the basis that the drug is "safer" due to the fact it comes from a doctor or pharmacy or official drug manufacturer. However, as the White House Office of National Drug Control policy is pointing out in their newest ads, "one pill can kill". Narconon Freedom Center in Michigan deals not only with street drug addicts but also prescription addiction. Factually, the prescription drug addicts sometimes have a much more difficult time overcoming addiction and going through withdrawal. Fortunately, for the addict, Narconon offers a type of withdrawal process that minimizes discomfort and without the use of drugs. Any addict coming into the program first sees a medical doctor to determine whether or not they can do the drug-free withdrawal. The benefits of drug free withdrawal make it possible for the addict to learn that it is possible to live life without the use of drugs and that there are other solutions that are often far more effective than drugs and without the risk of harmful side effects and addiction. Currently, in our nation prescription drug addiction is moving ahead. What is lagging behind is drug education that truly expresses the damage drugs can do and the countless side effects that accompany their use. The reason drugs carry such heavy penalties can be simply understood if one understands the definition of a drug as Narconon explains it. All drugs are poisons. The amount taken determines the effect. A small amount acts as a stimulant, a larger amount a depressant, and a greater amount kills one dead. Viewing drugs in this manner, as poisons, goes far in getting the correct viewpoint concerning drugs and drug use. There are times when a specific drug is needed as prescribed by a doctor, mainly in acute circumstances, but the widespread use and abuse of drugs in society clearly indicates the correct information on what drugs are is lacking. If you know of someone who needs help in overcoming prescription addiction, contact Narconon Freedom Center at 877-394-1828.