What a struggle! I m sorry, I know its here too . In fact I m pretty sure its everywhere how sad.

I understand your frustration, but this is only the beginning of a trend that took decades to get into full swing. We are a Nation highly dependant on drugs (or medications, if that makes you feel better about it). Twenty years ago the average person over 55 was on 5.5 different daily medications. I cannot even imagine how many more it is now. We have massive corporations making and pushing drugs upon us, from childhood thru retirement. They are favored by the Government for frequent & unusual special considerations. Drugs are now an American Way of Life.

I think it facilitates the abuse of mind-altering drugs and chemicals (of which Alcohol is the single most deadly in numbers and souls lost). I mean if I take my Zoloft to feel better, and take my little blue pill before bed, why not have a couple drinks or a valium to loosten up tonight?

But here is the kicker;

One in Seven who drink alcohol or take mind-altering drugs will develop a deadly disease. This disease will cause them to become - by all legal definition, completely insane. After years of abusive EMS calls from addicts, it took me a long time to get these issues in perspective. I got jaded and judgemental because I never saw any successful recovery stories. All I ever saw was those not ready for help yet. Those that do get better don't call ambulances much anymore :>)

But today I see things differently, and try to keep in mind that they are very very sick people - who are so screwed up they don't even know it - and have not yet hit bottom hard enough to want help. Sometimes it is hard, but most of the time I can deal with them less resentfully now. I know that someday - even the worst hard cases - will eventually get real & get help. I know that some of those who do get help, will get well and become people that do not even resemble the sorry looking & worse acting, soul in my care today.

Best Always,

Dan