An Addicted Society

We are addicted to a multitude of drugs and medications. Just look at the ads on your television as I did to day. I counted no fewer then 13 separate advertisement segments. Some of them granted were for the same drug. My concern is that these are all paid advertisements, that means that the networks are dependent on the drug manufactures. It would be good if we could outlaw television and radio advertisements for the pharmaceutical companies. I would like it if we could add that same ban to magazines. The only truthful place for these advertisements should be in professional journals. It is my doctors right to choose the right medication for me and I will not be a party to short circuiting that relationship. Only it is my responsibility to be truthful with her about my medical problems.