Prescription Drug Addiction Blog

By now we have all seen that actor Corey Haim passed away earlier this week in a tragic loss of life. While the immediate cause of death may be some sort of organ failure, there is no doubt that it is the result of a long-standing problem with drug abuse and addiction. In fact, here is the beginning of a recent article from the Associated Press:

"LOS ANGELES – The name of the late actor Corey Haim was found on a fraudulent prescription for a powerful painkiller that authorities said Friday was obtained through a major drug ring.

California Attorney General Jerry Brown's office said records of the prescription in the name of the former teen heartthrob were found during an investigation of the ring that illegally obtained prescription pads and used the stolen identities of doctors to fill them out.

"Corey Haim's death is yet another tragedy linked to the growing problem of prescription drug abuse," Brown said in a written statement. "This problem is increasingly linked to criminal organizations, like the illegal and massive prescription drug ring under investigation.""

This is yet one more reason why there needs to be more efficient electronic database records for prescription drug monitoring programs at pharmacies. Effective programs like that can help cut down on illegal prescriptions being obtained as a good preventative measure.

If you or someone you love is in need of a successful drug rehab progam for an addiction to prescriptions or other drugs, contact us today by calling 1-877-372-5719.