AHS Views

There’s a new movie coming out – Happy Valley. It’s filmed in Utah, where anti-depressant use is double the national average. Ron Williams is the director/creator/producer and, from his viewpoint, the denial of addiction is a more serious problem than addiction itself. I agree. I have often wondered why drug rehab facilities even have to bother to advertise: With over 22 million Americans needing treatment for alcohol and drug abuse, you’d think they’d be beating down the doors. Not so.

To get subjects for Happy Valley, a documentary, Williams put up a major freeway billboard offering free drug rehab. He got 12 calls – no question why he thinks denial is a big issue.

The film will address some big issues, very big. Here’s a quote from the website: “What price are we really paying to fund pharmaceutical companies? Why are we the sickest generation of Americans ever if we have more patents and drugs than ever before? Do pharmaceutical companies design business models to prey on the sick? We, the people, continue to nobly fund profits for multi-trillion dollar corporations instead of appropriately investing in our health. Why.”

Very good questions. If enough people see this movie, and are inspired to take action, no good drug rehab program will have an empty bed, and more Americans will be drug free.