Addiction and Crime
Prescription Drugs
There are many addicts in the United States right now. What some people don’t understand is the amount of money some of the addicts go through in just one day. Most start their drug addiction at a small amount, low cost because the effects of the prescriptions change over time the abuser most increase the dosage which in turn makes it more expensive.
Many times this leads to violent criminal activity including, armed robbery, aggravated assault and murder.
According to Dunnellon Officer Arnold’s report, the robber entered the bank at 4:47 p.m., ordered the bank greeter to get on the ground, pulled a gun from his waist and pointed it in her face. He approached a teller’s window and pointed the gun at the teller and demanded cash.
He received money and fled.
Kobielus said he got about $560, which was spent on pills.
Drug Addiction Treatment centers can help if you are addicted to prescription drugs or any other drug. If you have a family member that is incarcerated we can help get them the treatment that they need.