Prosecutors have outlined nearly 100 instances of how Howard K. Stern and two doctors allegedly conspired to pump former Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith full of highly powerful drugs. Nearly a dozen felony counts broadcast the case against them as the state of California seeks to put them behind bars for a long time for their hand in supplying an addict with drugs.
While this case has lots of attention because of the high-profile people involved -- news networks spent weeks discussing Anna Nicole following her Feb. 8, 2007 death -- prescription drug abuse is a serious epidemic. And it's a symptom of a life seriously out of control.
Whether it's a public figure such as Rush Limbaugh or the person across the street abusing medication, the impact is the same: prescription drug abuse ruins lives. The ultimate price, of course, is what we saw in Anna Nicole's case: death.
Prescription drug abuse often starts out innocently enough. You get sick or hurt and go to the doctor. She gives you something for the pain. The meds seem to be the only thing to give you any relief. So you take more and more. Seemingly almost before you know it, you're addicted. You go to dangerous lengths to get more drugs -- using fake names to get prescriptions, stealing others' medications.
You can take charge of your life again. It won't be easy, but it is possible. Here are three steps to help you:
The first step is to seek professional help immediately. That is because treatment depends on the type of drug you're addicted to as well as your own circumstances. There are many drug recovery programs available. Start by seeing what's in your own community -- check out the phone book or do a Google search. Do it now. This can't wait another day.
The second step is to find a trusted ally (you may do this one first if you need the support to get you to seek the professional help quickly). This trusted ally can be a spiritual counselor or preacher, solid friend or co-worker. This is some serious stuff you're going through. You need someone who can help you through the period ahead -- someone who will give you tough love when you need it and empathy when it's required.
Another thing you can do to get back on track is to start feeding your emotional needs. Read motivational books and listen to inspirational CDs. This helps you begin to see yourself in a different way, as not just someone who became powerless against pain, but also as someone who has incredible power to do amazing things.
Anna Nicole wasn't able to take charge of her life in the way she needed. Instead, it was claimed by drugs. That does not have to be your fate. Don't let prescription drug abuse run your life. You can take back the control. Today.
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