For many years scientist have been experimenting with various potions and mixtures of chemicals seeking answers to the ailments of society. Many of these sought solutions are the very things that led to the addiction problems we have today. New vaccines and miracle will forever be developed, only to later prove, not only ineffective but harmful.

A new cocaine vaccine has been developed by a team of researchers led by Dr. Ronald Crystal at Weil Cornell Medical College.  A team, led by Dr. Crystal created a combination of an inactive part of the cold virus, known as the adenovirus, with a structure similar to cocaine to act as a vaccine to this addiction.

According to CNN Health, the vaccine works by stimulating the auto immune system which creates antibodies, preventing the cocaine from passing through the blood barrier. After an experimental trial on mice, CNN Health reported on January 5, that the vaccine appears to negate the effects of cocaine addiction by keeping it from affecting the central nervous system.

The current vaccine, although not tested on humans yet, raises concern among industries treating addiction, as well as the drug counselors at Inpatient drug rehab, as many other substitute therapies for drug abuse have not been successful for permanent recovery in addicts.

Addiction creates toxic effects on the body, which then drive unwanted urges to consume drugs. These overpowering urges lead to criminal activity and demoralizing behavior that contributes to guilt, justification and total inability to take responsibility for one's actions. These issues can never be addressed with a vaccine.

Additionally, this cocaine vaccination is marketed to possibly prevent the physical abuse of cocaine but the mental drug addiction will definitely still be present. There have not been enough cases to know the validity of the vaccine, but even if it works the addictive personality will find a way to get high by abusing another drug or skipping treatment with the vaccination.

With any drug or alcohol addiction, the underlying issues must be treated or the addictive personality will continue to control the individual's life. There has to be an effort on part of the addicted person to really tackle the mental aspects of addiction. There is no shortcut like a magic pill or vaccine to do this.

Long term inpatient drug rehabs consistently handle the full extent of addiction. The cocaine vaccination cannot fully address all components that lead the person down the road of addiction in the first place. Inpatient drug rehab programs rehabilitate the person fully, without the use of any drugs or substitute medications.