This article was very informative to me. After reading this article, it made me think of all the people I know that take prescription drugs. According to reasearchers from the mayo clinic, the antibiotics, antidepressants and painkiller opioids are the most common prescriptions given to Americans. I knew painkillers and antibiotics would be two of the most prescribed, but I was very surprised that antidepressants was in the same category. The article also shows that many people depends on the prescription drugs to help them with their health problems and lifestyle. I personally do not take prescription drugs longer than what the doctor recommendate because i do not want to depend on that drug and become addictive. I personally know some people
