As the news of Heath Ledger's passing come so quickly on the heels of Brad Renfro, I feel I must address the ongoing prescription drug problem that so many in Hollywood seem to have.  What's more disturbing is that there are doctors out there who are so willing to be associated with "celebrity" that they write these prescriptions.  Not that the celebrities themselves ever tell us about these doctors, let alone about the prescription drugs they are taking!  But I never suspected Heath of taking prescription drugs.  I'm sure a lot of drug abuse goes on in Hollywood.  As long as those doctors keep letting the fact that the person they are dealing with is famous and rich get in the way of ethics, we will continue to see more and more stars sprial out of control.

It all goes back to the whole "being famous" issue.  It's wrong for me to give you this prescription, but since you have money, I really don't see the harm in it.  Sounds logical doesn't it?  I'm saddened that Heath died from this.  But if he hadn't had so many of these drugs on hand, would he have died?  Mixing prescription drugs is a big no-no.  Any kind of drug, even those prescribed by a doctor, carry significant risks.  Even my birth control pills carry a risk! 

I adore celebrities.  I read everything I can about them.  I start my day by checking out celebrity magazine websites!  I buy People religiously every week!  But there are people in the community, policemen, judges,  and doctors especially, that need to take a step back and ask themselves "Why am I crossing this line?"  Stars don't have super powers!  We just want them to.

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