In the past several months there have been two documented accidental deaths due to prescription drug overdose: Heath Ledger and Anna Nicole Smith. Now there are concerns that the same cause may have been responsible for the death of Michael Jackson.
The dangers of negligent prescription of drugs includes death, brain damage and addiction. The danger of death or brain damage can occur even if the drugs are taken in the appropriate doses if they are coupled with other drugs.
Doctors and pharmacys are responsible for the drugs that they prescribe to their patients. The authorities cleared Heath Ledger's doctors. In Anna Nicole Smith's case, the prosecutors have indicted two individuals. The federal authorities and California authorities are now investigating the circumstances that led to Michael Jackson's death.
It is important to read the warnings provided with the drugs that are prescribed to you. Don't expect the doctor or the pharmacist to know what the side effects are or to warn you what combination of drugs is unsafe.
