FedEx and UPS Investigated for Delivering Online Drugs

The United States’ two largest shipping companies, FedEx and UPS, are being investigated by federal authorities in light of their role in shipping drugs bought online. Law enforcement authorities are concerned that the two shipping companies are bringing illegally obtained drugs right to addicts’ doorsteps. This is part of a larger operation that is trying to crack down on online pharmacies, some of which an be illegal or fraudulent. And it’s not just the shipping companies—Google recently paid $500 million in fines after it was decided they had profited from ads for illegal online pharmacy.

Even though most people think of steret drugs like meth, bath salts, marijuana, cocaine, and PCP when someone talks about the dangers of drug use, the fact is that prescription drug abuse is rapidly growing and is causing more and more overdoses per year. The main problem seems to be that unsuspecting users think prescription pills are safer than street drugs because they are “official,” but they can be just as deadly. Without a doctor to direct them, users can mix drugs, overdose, or otherwise put themselves in lethal danger.

If you have a problem with drug addiction or dependence, you should seek help now. Thankfully, there is good help available. Detoxification and behavioral therapy have proven to be effective in treating drug dependence. Addicts are often unable to complete treatment on their own or with family members, so it’s very important to seek the right treatment center. At Seabrook, we customize our treatment plans to individual patient’s needs, so you know the help you’re getting is right for you or a loved one. Seabrook has rehabilitation centers in New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), and an outpatient center in New York (NY). Contact Seabrook today for any questions about drugs, addiction, and treatment.