replied: "big money $$$ ______ No we have never needed synthetic drugs before and in most cases, we still don't need them. What should have been developed for a minority has developed into a one-size-fits all and sold to the majority. What also bothers me is that the advertising campaigns are not only aimed at the public. Practicing doctors, who have little time to keep up with the research, are constantly bombarded by these pre ion drug companies and offered all kinds of 'incentives'. In my opinion, that is even more wrong than advertising on television. Although I suspect the marketing approach is two pronged. Get the people to the doctor's mind about a particular drug. Drugs induce a false state of being, regardless of the type. When you have pain, your body lets you know. IMHO, many drugs merely mask the problem. I also think that drugs like prozac, etc... induce a zombie-like state. There are other, more serious drugs which have a high potential for abuse and are, in fact, frequently abused. Fentanyl, for example. For my family, I feel much more comfortable with using natural remedies with known elements that have been used century after century than I do about using anything synthetic. We've seen time and time again drugs removed from the market because of side effects or outright dangers not discovered until years later. I feel the same way about organic food and water. We use a whole-house filter for showering, etc. And consume only natural water and foods while at home. My family's health is more important to me than some company's bottom line and I having known quite a few people with cancer, including my husband (who is a chemist), I feel quite strongly about keeping chemical contaminants out of my household."