“Addiction” series on HBO stirring controversy

A new documentary series on HBO that has been airing in recent weeks has been creating buzz about the use of medications in the treatment of drug abuse. As we announced a few months ago, this show is actually 9 short films by various directors and many are promoting the use of medications as a “cure” to handle addiction.

Basically, it is stating that putting people on drugs to get them off drugs is the best course of action to take.

Could this be just another way the pharmaceutical companies are seeking to increase profits?

If this type of thinking becomes more accepted, unfortunately many drug abusers will remain trapped as addicts and continue to tear their lives apart. A quick fix like this for a problem that has taken time to develop can’t be effective and will prevent many people from getting effective treatment.

What do you think? Should we be using drugs to get people off drugs or is this just another band-aid “cure”?

Article by Eric

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