A sober look at drug dependency

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PHILADELPHIA - October 18, 2012 (WPVI) -- Drug abuse is a problem for many people and families in our area, and is often a lifelong battle that can end tragically.

Dr.

Sachin Mehta with the Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment says battling addiction is a lifelong and gruesome struggle for some people.

"It is extremely addictive physically as well as psychologically," he said.

"They continue to feel a little depressed; feel like something is missing in them, and this often leads to a relapse.

Garrett Reid had been struggling with drug abuse since 2001.

He was seemingly doing better last summer while working at Eagles training camp as a strength coach, until his life abruptly ended in an accidental heroin overdose while in his dorm room at camp.

Dr. Mehta says drug overdoses can occur after a period of sobriety.

"If they are able to stay clean for a period of about 6 months to a year, their bodies have gotten used to not being on drugs," said Dr. Mehta.

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A sober look at drug dependency