Originally Posted by
Colnago Mixte
I would say that collectively, Americans have become a nation of Dr. Smiths.
People just aren't very tough any more compared to past generations, who endured unimaginable stuff, as recently as the past century. HTFU, mannnn. Your soft lifestyle has affected you, though ironically, I would say people's stress levels probably are far higher these days than in the past.
And I think the marketing aspect is also a contributor. I've read that the U.S. is one of only two countries in the world that allow direct to consumer marketing of prescription drugs. One of the features of a free market system is the notion of 'creating demand'. Not to say there aren't real needs, but but a steady stream of advertisements for drugs as a quick fix/Plan A has implications