The talk show queen tackles the tough topic of prescription addiction, a problem that continues to grow in the U.S.
She can make a book a bestseller with a simple mention on her show. So what can she do for the problem of prescription addiction? We’re about to find out. On her Sept. 29, 2009 show, talk show host Oprah Winfrey tackled the topic of painkiller abuse — with some help from Dr. Mehmet Oz.
According to Dr. Oz, 6 million Americans are now what he calls “pharmaceutical junkies,” addicted to prescription medications like Xanax, Valium, Vicodin and Percocet. Oz calls prescription addiction the most underappreciated problem in America, saying, “It’s actually the most dangerous ailment sneaking up on us because we’re not paying attention. (more…)
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