In 2011, doctors wrote a staggering 4.02 billion prescriptions for drugs in the United States, amounting to roughly 13 prescriptions for each individual. And this statistic accounts for prescriptions only; it doesn’t incorporate over-the-counter medications, vaccines, and other drug categories. The 2011 exhibition at the British Museum, Pharmacopoeia, estimated that, including all types of drugs, people in the United Kingdom consume roughly 40,000 pills in their lifetime. It’s time to examine the consequences of this extreme reliance on medication.
The devastating effects of over-medication
This dependency on medication poses a threat and has the potential to slowly degrade societies from the inside. Regardless of war, economic hardship, or financial growth, drugs retain their damaging effects on users, impairing, devastating, and ending countless lives.
On January 8, 2001, the Los Angeles Times quoted researcher Dr. David W. Bates, who revealed that there are 36 million serious adverse reactions to medical drugs per year in the United States. On July 26, 2000, the Journal of the American Medical Association published an article by respected public health researcher Barbara Starfield, M.D., from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. The article concluded that these medical drugs lead to the deaths of 106,000 Americans each year, resulting in 1 million fatalities per decade.
The true extent of the problem
Undoubtedly, the pharmaceutical industry will continue to grow and thrive. But how many people will recognize the danger and choose another path in order to seek better health?
The erosion of societies due to overuse of medical drugs goes far beyond simple “overprescribing.” This isn’t just an issue that can be solved through goodwill and improved judgment. No matter how you approach it, the world’s nations are under constant assault by pharmaceutical corporations and their profit-driven, prescription-happy doctors.
To see any improvement or relief from this predicament, many people need to choose alternative paths to health and well-being. An outright rebellion against the status quo of the pharmaceutical industry is required. The Nazis and their infamous IG Farben cartel could only dream of a time when people would voluntarily line up to consume life-destroying chemicals.
Anyone who believes that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can address this issue needs to recognize that the organization itself admits to the dangerous prevalence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). The FDA’s own website states that there are over 2 million serious ADR cases each year, resulting in 100,000 deaths. However, it omits the fact that the agency approved the very drugs causing these fatalities.
Seek alternative avenues for better health
The answer isn’t turning to FDA-approved medications on autopilot. It’s essential for more people to educate themselves on alternative approaches, such as homeopathic remedies, changes in diet and exercise, or natural supplements. Many more people should consult with naturopathic doctors or engage in wellness practices like acupuncture, chiropractic care, or yoga.
Explore resources such as the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) to increase your knowledge of alternative wellness methodologies.
It’s time to challenge the position of the drug industry in our lives and demand change. Your long-term health and well-being depend on making informed decisions about what you put into your body and embracing more natural, holistic approaches to wellness.
By raising awareness and fighting back against the rampant over-medication of our society, we can hope to see a brighter future with healthier individuals and stronger communities.
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