Addictions Treatment Blog

While Brittany Murphy's cause of death was ruled as an accident related to pneumonia and anemia, reports show that drug intoxication was a secondary factor.

Recently news broke about multiple prescriptions that were obtained by Murphy, her husband and her mother for many different types of drugs, including using a fake name to do so. One pharmacist claimed to have stopped servicing the family for fear of something bad happening.

Regardless of her illnesses, when there are several prescription drugs mixed together there are always side effects, and some of them can be lethal on their own or interact with other symptoms to create overload toxicity on the body, which prompts organs to begin to shut down. It is negligence for a doctor or a family member to allow someone to be on so many prescriptions that have such heavy and dangerous side effects.

Addiction treatment centers are loaded with people struggling with prescription drug addiction, and there are also more detox programs opening up that specialize in getting people off of medications so they can lead healthier and happier lives.

If you would like to learn more about getting help for someone taking potentially harmful prescription drugs, contact us today by calling 1-800-217-0986. We can help you find drug rehab programs that work.