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Ledger’s Tragedy from Prescriptions

January 24, 2008 on 2:43 pm | In Uncategorized |

The tragic news of Heath Ledger’s death has really grabbed a lot of attention, but the focus and blame hasn’t been correctly pointed yet.  It appears that Ledger is the latest sorrowed tale in prescription drug overdose deaths, celebrity or otherwise.  The antidepressants and sleeping pills seem to be the culprit, in which case the responsibility lies in the hands of the doctor who prescribed both of these toxic substances as well as the drug companies who promote the drugs as being safe and effective.

When celebrity drug rehab tabloid gossip mainstays such as Lohan, Spears and Winehouse begins to rule airwaves, its easy to assume that a drug-related death is due to illegal substances, but that doesn’t seem to be the case with Ledger.  Police reports show no foul play, evidence of suicide attempt, or other substances from the toxicology report.

Mike Adams from NewsTarget.com shows that “FDA-approved pharmaceuticals kill twice as many Americans each year as the entire Vietnam War”.

This disturbing fact that’s routinely swept under the carpet by mainstream media and government officials is echoed by the number of calls we get on a weekly basis of otherwise well-meaning people who are now full-blown addicts because of prescription drugs that were recommended to them by their doctors and the ensuing havoc created by them.

Remember, the drugs ruining our society aren’t just the ones on the street.  Just turn on the television to see pharmaceutical ads or drive down the road where you see brand new pharmacies popping up in every suburban development.  When damaging antidepressants are just as common in homes as Flinstones vitamins, there is a major problem that isn’t being looked at enough.

If you or someone you know has a drug or alcohol problem, or would like to know about resources to help them get off prescription drugs, call us today at 1-877-421-9659 or visit www.drug-alcohol-rehabs.org.