It has seemed to me lately that everyone I know is on one prescription drug or another. I have to admit that, although I'm not much of a conspiracy theorist, it seems to me like doctors and pharmaceutical companies push everyone to get some kind of prescription for one ailment or another. Are we living in an age where quality of life has improved because medications are available to treat issues that people used to just deal with before? Or are people being pushed to take medications that they could probably do without?
I think a poll would be an interesting way to get a look at the numbers. The above poll is private. Keep in mind this is about prescription medication, not over-the-counter medications that you take.
EDIT: Also, temporary prescriptions like antibiotics for an infection don't count for this poll. I'm thinking more along the lines of the big pharma company drugs rather than antibiotics or the like. What prompted this is that it seems like everybody I know is on prescription pain meds, or depression meds, or restless leg syndrome meds, or their kid has ADD. If you don't feel like answering the poll, feel free to give your impressions on the topic as well. Am I the only one who feels like this country is being overly medicated?
I think a poll would be an interesting way to get a look at the numbers. The above poll is private. Keep in mind this is about prescription medication, not over-the-counter medications that you take.
EDIT: Also, temporary prescriptions like antibiotics for an infection don't count for this poll. I'm thinking more along the lines of the big pharma company drugs rather than antibiotics or the like. What prompted this is that it seems like everybody I know is on prescription pain meds, or depression meds, or restless leg syndrome meds, or their kid has ADD. If you don't feel like answering the poll, feel free to give your impressions on the topic as well. Am I the only one who feels like this country is being overly medicated?
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