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Originally Posted by daepp
The addiction levels in this country are getting out of hand, but it stems from a sickness between the ears of the user, not pharmaceutical companies.
No one asks the real and tough question - namely, what is it about our culture that sees so many more people per capita abusing alcohol and drugs (of any kind - including food, sex, gaming) to find artificial comfort and to hide from their realities?
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I see ridiculous alcohol consumption in much of the world (except Asia), but I think our country is a bit special in this area. Probably stems from the "entertain me" mindset that we have.
My little sister died of a scrip overdose last year. She lived in Iowa.