Man Gets Two Years for Fake Prescription Pills

A Puerto Rican man operating in Texas has recently been sentenced to two years’ prison after being found guilty of selling fake prescription drugs, sources say. He was formally convicted of conspiring to traffic in counterfeit goods, causing the introduction of misbranded prescription drugs, and causing the introduction of counterfeit prescription drugs into interstate commerce. The drug-seller had been the subject of an undercover investigation since 2009.

This dealer’s conviction comes at a time when the abuse of prescription drugs hits record levels, and in some places is even overtaking illegal drugs like marijuana, meth, cocaine, PCP, and others. The newest trends of growing rates of prescription pill addiction opens the door to all kinds of shadiness and abuses. Though some people think that prescription pills are safe because they’re sometimes sold by reputable doctors and pharmacies, the fact is that many times the source remains unknown—and there’s lots of danger of overdosing or negative drug interactions. The best answer to addiction to prescription drugs remains the same best answer to any other substance abuse problem: a good treatment program in a caring facility.

If you or someone you know has a problem with drug addiction or dependence, you should seek help now. Thankfully, there is good help available. Detoxification and behavioral therapy have proven to be effective in treating drug dependence. Addicts are often unable to complete treatment on their own or with family members, so it’s very important to seek the right treatment center. At Seabrook, we customize our treatment plans to individual patient’s needs, so you know the help you’re getting is right for you or a loved one. Seabrook has rehabilitation centers in New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), and an outpatient center in New York (NY). Contact Seabrook today for any questions about drugs, addiction, and treatment.