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RSD PUZZLE #56
Prescription Drug Dependence
Prescription drug dependence caused by medical doctors is quite common.
It is second in incidence to alcoholism and far more common than cocaine dependence.
First of all, none of the victims forced the doctor to prescribe such dangerous drugs.
Secondly, they had the natural faith in their physician and followed his instructions so
it is not the patients fault.
Thirdly, none of them get "high" from taking such medications. They are
dependent because their endorphin is gone and they are in perpetual withdrawal pain every
three to four hours. They are miserable rather than enjoying it.
Amazingly, the same doctor who forced the drug dependence by prescribing the medication to
you to begin with, then turns around and says "there is nothing wrong with you, you
are just an addict". This is a cheap insult to the patient and transference of guilt.
Finally the logic of "It was legally prescribed to me", is no different than
saying, "Alcohol is legal, so there is nothing wrong with taking it".
H. Hooshmand, M.D.
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