I've seen research saying healthcare providers in the U.S. are much more likely to prescribe drugs than in other wealthy countries. > At some point this trend

I've seen research saying healthcare providers in the U.S. are much more likely to prescribe drugs than in other wealthy countries. > At some point this trend, paticularly the opiods, has to start shortening average lifespans. I don't know what effects drugs, including opiods, have on lifespan. Certainly, taking the right prescription drugs extends lifespan in many cases. But even the wrong one might affect quality of life more than lifespan.