Guest guest Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 http://www.mercola.com/2005/sep/1/the_real_drug_war.htm The Real Drug War Mike Adams, News Target's crusading Health Ranger, points out that although schoolchildren are well versed in the dangers of illegal drugs, 60 percent of them are taking drugs that are just as dangerous -- but drugs which happen to be legal and FDA approved. Is There a Difference? Many legal drugs are dangerous and have no real medical purpose, like tobacco. Even prescription drugs supposedly taken for medical reasons often have no true medical function, like Ritalin, which is mainly used to keep children docile, and statin drugs, which treat symptoms but not actual health problems. On the other hand, many drugs that are banned, like marijuana, have demonstrated medical benefits. A good number of prescription drugs are addictive, and they kill more people each year than all illegal drugs combined. Follow the Money The real determining factor in which drugs are legal and which are banned is not safety, addiction or medical function, but whether corporations or the government profits. Sometimes, substances are banned in some forms but not others for this reason. Ephedra is banned when found in the unpatentable Chinese herb ma huang, but legal when found in profitable Sudafed and cold medicines. The current state of the law has produced a well-organized system for manufacturing, promoting, delivering and selling deadly, addictive drugs, in order to create corporate profits and tax revenues. NewsTarget August 15, 2005 Dr. Mercola's Comment: Mike Adams states in this article that he believes you should remain 100-percent drug free, whether the drugs are legal or illegal. In general, I agree. Why would you want to put dangerous, toxic substances in your body? It doesn't make sense when it's against the law, and it doesn't make sense when it's not only legal but encouraged by a government heavily lobbied by the pharmaceutical industry. Sometimes drugs are appropriate, and can save a person's life, but far more often they are unnecessary, harmful and expensive. Most people have no idea that America is only one of two countries on the planet that allows drug companies to advertise prescription drugs directly to their citizens. Drug companies spend $4 billion a year on media advertising to convince you to take their drugs. They also spend another $15 billion a year on marketing as well as helping fund medical schools, conferences and studies to convince your doctor to prescribe their drugs to you. It's no wonder that they've convinced most of America that their drugs are safe and beneficial. If that much money were spent advertising the health benefits of rat poison, you would probably see people sprinkling it on their breakfast cereal. Before you pop a pill for your problem, think about whether or not you really need it. Many illnesses can be cured or prevented with safe, natural methods like proper diet and exercise. Related Articles: Odds Are The Drug Industry is Paying Off Your Doctor How Could Drug Companies be so Evil? Pot For MS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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