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Old 09-May-2008, 04:25 PM
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I'm bothered by the ones for mental health issues. (My best friend loathes the one telling you how much your depression hurts those around you; that'll make you feel better!) There are a lot of people who are self-diagnosed there who may or may not be really in need of those pills; that's a decision for a medical professional. While the commercials may get to a small percentage of those who need them and would not otherwise seek help, I doubt the majority of people who ask for the drug after seeing a commercial actually need to take it.
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