There is an article in the NY Times today talking about people's expectations when it comes to testing unapproved drugs for cancer. The overall conclusion is that people all believe they will be the lucky ones who benefit. Everyone needs hope, but is it unrealistic?
This brings me to the broader question of how unrealistic people's expectations are for drugs in general. If you search for any drug, you're bound to found some class-action lawsuit alleging dangerous side-effect caused by a drug. Folks, EVERY drug has side effects. NOTHING is 100% safe; nothing ever will be. For every benefit there is a risk. That's what happens when you attempt to alter the natural functions of the human body.
I understand your desire to be well, to live a better life, but drugs are not the magic solution. Like with anything, healing is a combination of efforts. I'm talking more so about health issues such as losing weight, quitting smoking, type II diabetes, and heart disease. If you choose to eat potato chips and refuse to eat vegetables, why should you expect your diet pills or your gastric bypass to help you lose weight? If you drink 64 ounces of sugary soda each day, why are you surprised your feet are having problems? Just because you take cholesterol-lowering drugs daily doesn't mean you have a right to eat a McDonalds meal every day.
Pills are not the solution. They don't give you an excuse to continue negative behaviors. The reason this country is so unhealthy and spends so much on healthcare is because people don't take responsibility for their own health. Stop expecting others to take care of you - they just want your money. Only you can heal yourself.
