If that makes you want to disregard what I'm saying, then I'm glad I told you. If you are still listening, then let's get to the heart of the matter. There's little evidence to support the argument that huge numbers of Canadians abuse prescription drugs. Some Canadians do abuse narcotics and tranquilizers, but the number is relatively small and has not changed in the recent past. There's a popular misconception that addiction is caused by drugs.
Addiction is an inherited biological disorder.
It tends to run in families and generally occurs in people at high risk of addiction. Even then, addiction happens mostly when people are psychologically vulnerable and when they live in a social environment that encourages drug abuse. Let me give you an example. During the Vietnam War many soldiers used heroin. Yet, as soon as they returned to the United States, studies have shown the vast majority gave up the drug.