Until 1980s, pharmaceutical ads not allowed on TV; we're only 1 of 2 countries who allow it now. Opioid crisis is a child of Pharma Nation

Nov 2, 2017 · 3:00 PM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
True dat.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
So what you're saying opioid addiction is caused by commercials, Hollywood romanticizing drug use for 40 years. No problem? Not thought out!
Replying to @marwilliamson
That, and in healthcare we are taught to treat pain rating as a vital sign.
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You’re very interesting...
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Absolutely. And the invasion of the Mid East coincides w spiking Opiod demands and RX's. 95% of opium comes from Afghan.very coincidental.
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And the endless side effects which are often worse tham the drugs! It's insane that we allow this!!!