RSD Puzzle #056

H. Hooshmand, M. D.

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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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