Buyer Beware - Online Drugs

I was watching the news this morning when a warning came out about buying drugs online. The particular drug they spoke about was Adderall, a powerful, potentially habit forming drug made of a combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine.  It is used to treat ADHD, Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder, and even narcolepsy. When I first saw the news story, my initial reaction was that this is nonsense, that people with drug problems were just seeking a high, and the internet was the easiest way to get the narcotics. Now, that may be true for some people, but I am certain there are people that have a legitimate condition and they buy drugs online because it’s cheaper and easier. It can also be dangerous.

First, you need a prescription to get drugs you need legitimately. There are exceptions, but that is a good rule of thumb. If you can purchase a drug online, and they don’t ask for a prescription, ask questions as it’s probably not legitimate.

The other good tip is that if they mis-spell the drug name, run. It’s not legitimate. It’s not just a typographical error on a website, it’s a counterfeit.

Legitimate website’s like known pharmaceutical companies, and even myrxadvocate.com, have patient assistance programs where you can apply online to get deep discounts.

Buying drugs from other countries, like Canada, is also on the rise through the Internet making it easy. Again, the best advice is to do your homework and make sure it is legitimate.

            If you pursue this route and decide to get drugs online, be smart and do your homework. You don’t want to make the mistake of buying a drug and finding out later it is a counterfeit and now you have gone a period of time without the help you need.