'..the most heavily prescribed psychiatric medications in the U.S..'
Posted by ProjectC
<blockquote>'I stumbled upon an article from Dr. John Grohol over at PsychCentral showing the most heavily prescribed psychiatric medications in the U.S.:
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From 2005 to 2009, the biggest jump occurred with Xanax, a medication that is largely aimed at helping calm anxiety and anxiety associated conditions. 44 million of these prescriptions were given out in 2009. Without a doubt this economic recession is exacerbating underlying issues with many Americans (Xanax prescriptions jumped 29% from 2005 to 2009 even though our population only increased by 4%).'
- Dr. Housing Bubble, The great American mortgage casino..., May 1st, 2010</blockquote>
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</blockquote>From 2005 to 2009, the biggest jump occurred with Xanax, a medication that is largely aimed at helping calm anxiety and anxiety associated conditions. 44 million of these prescriptions were given out in 2009. Without a doubt this economic recession is exacerbating underlying issues with many Americans (Xanax prescriptions jumped 29% from 2005 to 2009 even though our population only increased by 4%).'
- Dr. Housing Bubble, The great American mortgage casino..., May 1st, 2010</blockquote>