Prescription Drugs On The Black Market

In 2010, 16 million Americans reported using a prescription drug for non-medical reasons. CBS13 went undercover and found its easy to get these drugs on todays black market. But when you see the effects of misused and abused prescription drugs, you might think twice before taking a pill your doctor didnt prescribe.

One finger for yes and two for no. Thats 30-year-old Aaron Rubins only way of communicating. Hes a quadriplegic and unable to speak. His mother, Sherrie, says Aaron is trapped in his own body.

Aaron, do you understand everything thats going on? One for yes, two for no, she asked her son. When he puts one finger up, she says, Yes, he does.

Aaron used to be able-bodied, healthy & charismatic. Then in 2005 he overdosed on Oxycontin, a narcotic pain killer that can be very addictive. He was 23-years-old.

The overdose caused a heart attack, two strokes and a 3-week coma. Aarons life is now a fight to regain mobility.

The family dynamics will never be the same. And thats what saddens me because we were so close, said Sherrie.

Sherri had no idea her son was battling an addiction to prescription drugs he bought on the streets.

We are surrounded with the availability of these drugs, said Sherrie.

Availability we found at the online open market, Craigslist.

CBS13 went undercover, responding to a Craigslist ad, which said, have fun in v-ville. A couple hours later, a CBS13 producer met up with the seller who was unloading generic Viagra for ten dollars per pill. Generic Viagra isnt legally sold in the United States. He admitted it came from overseas.

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Prescription Drugs On The Black Market