I read an article today about the tragic life and death of Brad Renfro – a young actor whose alcohol and drug addiction started before he was in his teens and, when he was 25 years old, killed him. The article chronicled Renfro’s life, and discussed the accidental deaths of Heath Ledger and several other actors. Several people ‘in the business’ were quoted, including Drew Pinsky from Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. “I just think what we see in young Hollywood is reflective in what we see happening in young America — the pandemic of drug addiction,” he said. “Where we’re losing ground is pharmaceuticals.” No doubt about it – if people don’t get wise to the problem of prescription drug addiction and dependency, they may well die before they get the chance to get into drug rehab or drug detox.

What is it going to take for people to wake up? How many others have to die before people who are taking prescription drugs stop messing around with them?

This country needs to put an end to the prescription drug culture. It used to be street drugs that killed us, and we got them from dealers – people who were known and recognized as criminals. Now our biggest criminals wear suits to the office every day to figure out how they can capitalize on others to increase profits.

Do you know someone taking prescription drugs? If so, don’t be complacent about it. Now is the time to act. Contact a drug rehab program counselor who can help you figure out how what you can do.

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