The Next Generation of Addiction - Why Are We Addicting our Children on Mind Altering Drugs?
When did "Speed Kills" become "Speed Heals?"
(PRWEB) January 4, 2005 -- America has been lulled into believing that
doctor-prescribed pills are the answer to what ails our children. Kids used to
be told, “speed kills” only to be prescribed amphetamine class drugs to control
symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). When did this
contradiction become the norm? How do we explain to our children that they
shouldn’t try crack cocaine or meth-amphetamine when they are consuming similar
agents daily as a normal course of treatment?
The
overuse of prescription drugs such as stimulants, tranquilizers, sleeping pills
and anti-depressants is the focus of Label Me Sane, a California not-for-profit
organization. Label Me Sane, was established by Alesandra Rain and Andrea
Crocker after recognizing that few drug education lectures provided the truth
about the war on drugs.
Rain, a survivor of addiction to the
anti-anxiety class of psychiatric drugs, is angered about the widespread use of
psychotropic and behavioral drugs. She contends that the general public does not
know the true history of illegal drugs and their connection to past psychiatric
use. Rain claims that most illegal drugs were used in the psychiatric profession
for years but were discarded after the dangers were recognized. “Cocaine and
heroin were considered the ‘wonder drugs’ of their time, just like many of the
new mood altering drugs marketed today. Explains Rain.
“Most parents
feel they are helping their children by drugging them.” States Rain. “Parents
buy on to the belief that prescription medications are safe, and have no idea
they are putting their children at risk.” Rain continues.
“It is a known
fact that amphetamine based drugs can cause depression, delusions, weight loss,
insomnia, anxiety, and tics (repetitive movement) and a whole range of other
complications.” Warns Rain. “Yet when these adverse effects surface, frequently
other mood stabilizers are prescribed to treat what is mistakenly concluded as
other forms of mental illness, rather than the fact that the drugs are causing
the symptoms.” explains Rain.
Over 8.5 million children in the United
States have been prescribed drugs to treat ADHD while the underlying causes may
remain untreated. Allergies, nutritional deficiencies, lead poisoning and
various health conditions mimic the identical symptoms of many mental disorders
yet our society seems quick to turn to drugs as the only solution.
“My
symptoms of depression and anxiety stemmed in large part to a severe vitamin and
mineral deficiency. Instead of treating me with proper nutrition, I was put on a
cocktail of drugs that made me feel like I was no longer living. The side
effects were horrific and I thought I was losing my mind. Once I was off all the
drugs and dealt with the underlying nutritional deficiencies, the depression and
anxiety immediately lifted. It saddens and angers me that untold numbers of
people may suffer the same road needlessly.” Rain concluded.
Heroin and
Cocaine were on the market for decades before they were deemed unsafe. How long
will the psychotropic drugs be prescribed before the reality about their
devastating effects are recognized? Far more people are taking these “safe”
drugs thinking they are best serving themselves and their family. How many
people will lose their lives or suffer addiction before the dangers are
addressed?
For interviews on this topic or to book a lecture, contact
Label Me Sane for availability.
For further information, contact Tia
Reynolds at 661.298.3915
Label Me Sane, 30765 Pacific Coast Hwy. #266,
Malibu, CA 90265
Email: e-mail protected from spam bots Web: www.labelmesane.com
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