Cheap Prescription Drugs and Online Pharmacies

Canada has had a reputation of providing online pharmacies where a person from foreign countries can buy cheap brand name drugs.  Unfortunately, buying drugs online can lead a person to possibly buying counterfeit drugs, medicine that is too strong or too weak, drugs that are made in unsafe conditions, and drugs that are beyond the best before date. Although the majority of drugs bought online through legitimate online pharmacies can normally be bought as over the counter drugs, there are still black market sellers whom do sell prescription drugs online.   Online pharmacies in Canada have been flooded with orders, especially from our neighbours to the South, the United States.  The online pharmacy trade is estimated to bring one billion dollars annually in the US.  American citizens were estimated to have bought more than two million packages of prescription drugs from foreign sources, and this includes Canada. 

The Narconon drug rehab program wants to warn people that it is still very easy for young people and those addicted to over the counter drugs to purchase what they need from these online pharmacies.  Close to 120 different over the counter drugs sold today on the market have in them at least one addictive drug, the most common is the drug DXM, which is a cough suppressant, and when taken in high dosages can produce hallucinogenic effects. Many people ask the questions why is it cheaper to buy drugs from online pharmacies in Canada?  The answer typically is the exchange rate, when the Canadian dollar is at its lowest.  The price control of these drugs is also much different then in the United States. This is what can keep the brand name drugs at lower prices in Canada.   Canadian online pharmacies and drug companies also are able to do direct consumer advertising. 

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, who represent the major pharmaceutical companies, reported that in 2006, $4.8 billion was spent on direct to consumer advertising.  Prescription drugs and online pharmacies is a major business and pulls in billions of dollars per year.  Unfortunately prescriptions drug addiction and over the counter drug addiction is becoming more of a problem throughout the Americas.  The Narconon drug rehab program treats many clients who are battling prescription drug addiction and does help many parents who have children addicted to OTC drugs.  If you or someone you know is struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, call their toll free line at, 1-877-782-7409, or visit the website at, http://narconon.ca/

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