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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

And I know this probably goes without saying, but we also shouldn't be too quick to judge people just because they are medicated.

Most certainly. I do feel they are necessary for some, but prescribed far too quickly without trying to overcome the initial issue(s) first. Ken said something like over 50% of the meds they fill are anti-depressants. It says a lot about the system as a whole, because I have a very hard time believing that many people actually need 'em.

I feel that doctors give up/give in too quickly, so instead of treating the problem, they're only covering up the symptoms as soon as possible. And, that goes for pain meds as well.

Back hurts? Here's a pill. Can't sleep? Here's a pill. Sad? Here's a pill.

I think, as a society, we're all looking for that "quick fix", thus doing more damage to our bodies and minds in the long run.

Some anti-depressant commercials suggest seeing a doctor and asking for their happy pill if the viewer's been depressed for a week. IMHO, that's WAY too short a time, unless it's repeated on a regular basis. If someone is stuck in the cycle of depression, then by all means, they should get whatever help they need.