The trouble actress Anna Nicole Smith was featured in a documentary on the Investigation Discovery network which focused on her prescription drug addiction. The actress died tragically of a prescription drug overdose and many feel as though the people close to her enable her addictions. The host of the show Aphrodite Jones spoke to her Doctor, Sandeep Kamoor who didn’t believe that Anna was addicted to drugs. Anyone who saw her show might disagree with Kamoor’ assertions, as did Jones. An autopsy revealed Anna had five different sedatives in her system.
Not only do drugs present a danger of accidental overdose for people with addiction problem, but they can cause hazards on our streets. According to the National Highway Safety Administration 10 to 22 percent of DUI accidents are caused by people taking prescription drugs, so drinkers are the only people who need DUI attorneys.
Prescription drug abuse is on the rise and roughly 10 million people, 12 and older admit to driving under the influence of prescription drugs. That’s a lot of people that will need to hire DUI lawyers. Drivers who are intoxicated by any substance face tough penalties and fines. In an effort to keep our streets safe from negligent drivers the police and courts treat DUI offenders very harshly. To help minimize the stiffness of these charges, DUI attorneys will expertly work for the guilty, so they may keep some of their freedoms intact.
