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I believe our President, has a drug problem. \u00a0Specifically, I believe our President is addicted to prescription drugs, and that this is a global crisis that we need to talk about.<\/span><\/p>\nFurthermore, I believe that many of the President\u2019s handlers are aware of his addiction, and are actively working to prevent the American people from finding out about it or are choosing to ignore it.<\/span><\/p>\n I say this, understanding that I have only circumstantial evidence to support my claims.\u00a0 And that I lack the authority, or political clout, to do much of anything about it.\u00a0 I hope that I am mistaken, a<\/span>nd that, if I am right, the President will receive the medical attention he needs.<\/span><\/p>\n I came to this realization a few days ago, as I watched, along with many other Americans, the President\u2019s increasingly erratic and emotionally unstable behavior, which has only grown steadily worse over the last few months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n And while many experts have pointed to aging, or the persistent Russia investigation, as the cause for Mr. Trump\u2019s mental decline, I would argue that his behavior predates the Mueller probe, or his senior years even, and is far more characteristic of prescription drug abuse\u2014coupled with a dual diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).\u00a0 This dual diagnosis is important to note, as it gives us a clue into some of the types of medications that Mr. Trump may have been prescribed and grown addicted to.<\/span><\/p>\n I have come to believe that, like many Americans, the President has become another victim of what has become a national crisis: We are a nation addicted to prescription drugs.\u00a0 Specifically, we are a nation addicted to amphetamines, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medications, anti-depressants, and pain-killers.<\/span><\/p>\n Earlier in this year, Mr. Trump\u2019s personal doctor, Harold N. Bornstein, claimed that his offices had been raided by Keith Schiller, Mr. Trump\u2019s long-time personal bodyguard, his personal attorney Alan Garten, and another unnamed man. According to Bornstein, prior to the raid, he had fallen out of favor with Mr. Trump, after admitting that the President was taking a medication to prevent hair loss.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Bornstein had decided to go public with his claims after the former White House physician, Ronny L. Jackson, was publicly accused of creating a hostile work environment, drinking heavily, and doling out sleeping pills.\u00a0 Why an investigation into Ronny L. Jackson, should prompt Mr. Bornstein to go public about the raid remains a mystery.\u00a0 I would argue, that the raid on Bornstein\u2019s offices is suggestive of a concerted effort on the part of Mr. Trump to hide his medical history\u2014specifically a history of addictive prescription drugs.<\/span><\/p>\n Prescription Drug Addiction In The Patient With A Duel Diagnosis<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n While many people in the medical profession have openly discussed Mr. Trump\u2019s erratic behavior, most have suggested that the cause is likely due to stress, and a mental decline associated with age-related illness. And while I think there is quite a bit of validity to those observations, I would also argue that his behavior is far more indicative of a prescription drug addiction. \u00a0Specifically, I would argue that his behavior is demonstrative of what healthcare providers would call a \u201cdual diagnosis\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A dual diagnosis is the term health care providers use to describe someone with an existing psychiatric diagnosis; who, also suffers from a drug addiction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n And for many Americans, their initial foray into drug experimentation, and addiction, often begins with an initial visit, and a prescription, by a well-meaning doctor\u2014to treat one of a dozen common medical ailments.<\/span><\/p>\n Some of the most common duel diagnosis we see fall into the category of personality disorders like antisocial personality disorder, and narcissistic personality disorder.\u00a0 We also see a great deal of addiction in people who have been diagnosed with ADHD, depression, and anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n Who is at Risk of Developing a Prescription Drug Addiction?<\/strong><\/p>\n Of the many types of prescription drug addictions I have treated in my practice, I would say that addictions to amphetamines top the list.\u00a0 This is because amphetamines, commonly referred to as \u201cspeed\u201d, are routinely prescribed to treat ADHD.\u00a0 A common diagnosis in young students who have trouble with focus and impulse control.<\/p>\n People at risk for developing an addiction to amphetamines are often type-A personalities; who often enjoy the increase in energy and optimism they experience when on the drug.\u00a0 And in fact, many people have used amphetamines in order to stay alert and awake when working long hours.\u00a0 Speed is an incredibly popular prescription drug addiction among athletes and high-performance individuals; namely, because it allows them to work longer hours without fatigue, but also acts as an antidepressant.<\/p>\n As a street drug, like cocaine, amphetamines are often used by people who suffer from depression, low self-esteem, ADHD, and personality disorders\u2014to create feelings of confidence and personal control.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, amphetamines are also highly addictive, can cause insomnia, erratic behavior, violent outburst, and paranoia.\u00a0 If the President does suffer from ADHD, he most certainly would have been prescribed this type of medication as a treatment.\u00a0 Examples of amphetamines used to treat ADHD include Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine), Ritalin (methylphenidate), and Dexedrine.<\/p>\n And because this type of medication is prescribed by physicians all the time to treat ADHD, it is highly unlikely that anyone in the medical community would say anything about it.<\/p>\n The point here is this if the behavior we are witnessing is partially due to the side effects of prescription drugs, prescribed to treat an existing condition, prescribed because that is the standard of care, who in the medical community will have the courage to say anything about it?\u00a0 I would suggest that it is highly unlikely that they will, it is improbable.\u00a0 And their silence is extremely dangerous for the nation.<\/p>\n In people who suffer from the side effects brought on by taking amphetamines, secondary medications may also be prescribed. That\u2019s right, you read that properly.\u00a0 Secondary medications are given in order to treat the side effects of the initial treatment.<\/p>\n In the case of insomnia, a common side effect of amphetamines, sleeping pills, like Ambian (zolpidem tartrate<\/em>), are sometimes given.\u00a0 This is the medication that the White House physician, Ronny L. Jackson, was accused of doling out indiscriminately, and for which he is currently under investigation by the Pentagon.<\/p>\n Another common prescription drug addiction we see, often in seniors, is muscle relaxers (benzodiazepines), and painkillers (opioids).\u00a0 The risk of addiction to these types of medications may actually increase as we age.\u00a0 Namely, because chronic pain management is a major focus of healthcare in seniors.<\/p>\n In the case of benzodiazepines, prescriptions may be given to aid in sleep, relax sore muscles, and alleviate anxiety: a common problem seen in public figures.\u00a0 Unfortunately, benzodiazepines are highly addictive, and dangerous \u2013 when mixed with other medications or alcohol.<\/p>\n Benzodiazepines were responsible for the accidental overdose of the actor Heath Ledger. In addition to being highly addictive, benzodiazepines also come with side effects like foggy thinking, disorientation, dry mouth and slurring of words.\u00a0 All symptoms we have seen the President display during his speeches.<\/p>\n Mr. Trump has pointed out that he does not drink, or take drugs.\u00a0 And therefore, the risk of an overdose, initiated by mixing alcohol and prescription drugs, is unlikely.<\/p>\n The President does not drink because his brother Fred Trump Jr. suffered from alcoholism, and died from the complications of that disease.<\/p>\n I would point out two facts here.\u00a0 First, alcoholism and drug addiction have a genetic component.\u00a0 Meaning, that people who come from families where a parent or sibling suffers from addiction\u2014are at greater risk of developing an addiction themselves.\u00a0 And so, the fact that Mr. Trump had a sibling that died from an addiction to alcohol is noteworthy here.<\/p>\n I would also point out that there is a strong comorbidity found between personality disorders and addiction.\u00a0 In fact, according to\u00a0Carlton Erickson,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>(a leading expert in addiction studies), the correlation between personality disorders, and the risk of developing an addiction to drugs or alcohol is greater than 50%.<\/p>\n The Symptoms of An Addiction Becoming Worse<\/strong><\/p>\n One problem with addictions is that, if they are not treated, they often become worse rather than better.\u00a0 Addiction may worsen if the addict is under an increased level of stress, has developed a tolerance to the medication.\u00a0 Or, he is facing other medical challenges.<\/p>\n Some of the signs and symptoms of a worsening drug addiction would include, an increase in erratic behavior, violent outburst, paranoia, insomnia, hypervigilance, mood changes, mood swings, forgetfulness, slurring of words, disheveled appearance, stumbling and or an abnormal gait\u2014all of which we have seen demonstrated by this President since he has taken office.<\/p>\n And the symptoms appear to be getting worse. Calling the President \u201ccrazy\u201d is an observation of erratic behavior, but it does not address the cause.\u00a0 I would argue that part of the cause is an addiction to prescription drugs.<\/p>\n Where Do We Go From Here?<\/strong><\/p>\n While I am not suggesting that all of Mr. Trump\u2019s problems are due to an addiction, I do believe that his behavior suggests that an addiction may be at least partly responsible.\u00a0 And I firmly believe that that real possibility needs to be part of the national discussion.<\/p>\n If we do have a president that suffers from an addiction, I hope that the people around him, (who are in the position to do something about it) can confront the problem head-on.\u00a0 And, I hope that the President is able to receive the medical attention he needs\u2014for his own health, and for the health and safety of the nation.\u00a0 Starting the conversation is the pathway to treatment and the beginning of recovery.<\/p>\nThat Awful Feeling You Get When You Put The Pieces Together And They Spell \u201cAddict\u201d.<\/span><\/h4>\n
When It Looks Like An Addiction and It Spells Addiction<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nSecondary Medications Are Prescribed To Treat The Side Effects Caused By The Primary Medication.<\/h4>\n
Common Prescription Drug Addictions In Seniors<\/h4>\n
The President Can\u2019t Be An Addict Because He Does Not Drink And His Doctor Prescribed It!<\/h4>\n