Posted by linkadge on August 2, 2005, at 20:13:24
In reply to Re: judgemental junkies, posted by gabbii on August 2, 2005, at 17:10:12
I would just judge by the increase in their prescription rates. Perhaps we're becoming more depressed as a nation, or more accepting of medications to solve our problems.
You could argue that we are becoming better at detecting problems, but I would argue that the drug companies are getting better at marketing and dispensing the drugs.I probably would not have had to start the meds if I was introduced to some of the less drastic alternatives. I am addicted to them now, and theres not much that can change that.
I was prescribed a drug to essentially mask burnout. Some valium would probably have done less dammage. At least I can get off valium.
There will always be those who need the drug, those who kind of need the drug, and those who don't need it.
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