Newport Beach Chiropractor: Deaths Due to Perscription Drugs on the Rise- Scientific American

Overdoses of legal drugs (mostly sedative, tranquilizers, and opoids) in the United States led to 65 percent more hospitalizations over the past seven years. These hospitalizations counted for poisoning and over dose. The percent increase for hospitalizations due to illegal drugs also increased by 33 percent. Here is the original article.

Most people take medication (over the counter or prescription) to avoid aches and pains. Keep in mind that taking drugs will only mask your pain temporarily, you still need to address the root of the problem. For example if you're suffering from headaches, the cause can be a variety of things: diet, lack of exercise, tension in your neck, stress, dehydration, environmental toxins, etc. Taking a pain killer will not remove the root of the problem. Not to mention the dangerous side effects on your liver as well as your overall health.