What Are Peoples Veiws on Prescription Drug Addiction ?

Question by :o) bugsbee: What are peoples veiws on prescription drug addiction ?
im writting an opinion paper on prescription drug addiction…& i need help on some differnt veiws. are the doctors to blame ? Pharmacy ? Are there any “white coat dealers ”

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Answer by Snake Charmer
The government is to blame. They are aware that many of these drugs are addictive but refuse to do anything about it b/c they want the pharmaceutical companies to make money.

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RT @TWLOHA: Prescription drug abuse went up 75% between ‘02 and ‘10. But anti-addiction painkillers could be in our future. http://t.co/ … – by ttaylorleigh (Taylor Clapp)

 

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RT @TWLOHA: Prescription drug abuse went up 75% between ‘02 and ‘10. But anti-addiction painkillers could be in our future. http://t.co/ … – by t_shortstack (Terrah Short)

 

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RT @TWLOHA: Prescription drug abuse went up 75% between ‘02 and ‘10. But anti-addiction painkillers could be in our future. http://t.co/ … – by Caleb_Patrick (Caleb Patrick)