Over the last 20 years, prescription pharmaceuticals caused the death of between 14,000 and 27,000 Americans each year. One of the most tragic high profil deaths from prescription pharmaceuticals was Heath Ledger.

Ledger’s death galvanized the public’s attention, but the underlying cause of his death has not been recognized. Insights into this can be found in the Jan. 23, 2009 issue of Entertainment Magazine which prominently featured the posthumously Academy Award winning actor on its cover with an eight page spread that recounted his life and death.

Not shying away from the circumstances...