Abstract

More effort is needed to bring proper psychological care to those afflicted with addictive behaviors. Many of the important discoveries in the field of medicine have been brought to light utilizing the efforts of scientists. Now, more than ever, the field of forensic science is needed to ensure proper assessment and treatment for those suffering addictions of all kinds. With new technology from pharmacy labs as well as illicit drug dealers, more powerful potent drugs are hitting the streets of the world. These potent drugs can be highly addictive as well as having lots of side effects. In addition, these drugs, along with alcohol can have painful withdrawal effects. Every effort needs to be made to ensure proper dispensing of all drugs and alcohol occurs. Every effort needs to be made to ensure that the synergistic effects of taking multiple drugs are explained carefully to each patient. These potent drugs can be lethal. More and more people are becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol throughout the world. Clearly an epidemic has occurred. Forensic Science can help aid those suffering by verifying effective behavioral psychology methods and techniques.