I checked the search, and didn't find anything, so I figured that I would post this. What is your opinion when it comes to using prescription medication to treat mental illnesses/stress.
It's my opinion, that meds can really have a significant effect, but not always a good one. Some meds like "Antipsychotics" can help a lot, but quite often the side effects are just too harsh.
Handing out tranqs or hypnotics to alleviate anxiety or hypertension are only a temporary solution. Your system builds a tolerance fast thus requiring larger doses to achieve the desired effects, which often leads to abuse. I made a post a few days back where my doctor refused to prescribe me a sedative for sleep. Probably for the same reason as mentioned above.
Do you feel that meds are perhaps prescribed too often, and perhaps not even required to help a person who is suffering?