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Something I've noticed: in the US people generally have an aversion to being even mildly uncomfortable. And, it's culturally acceptable to be on medication so
by notburnt 9y ago
Something I've noticed: in the US people generally have an aversion to being even mildly uncomfortable.
And, it's culturally acceptable to be on medication so people take it for basically any inconvenience.
Sweating a little? Crank the AC. Small headache? take a pill. Bad day? Have a drink. Workout left muscles sore? Another pill. Sprained ankle? Obviously you need pain medication!
It's easy to see how there is a low threshold to abusing pain medication.
- gragas 9y agoI think you could say the same thing about almost any first world country.
- DanBC 9y agoThe US has more people using opioid medication than any other first world country. For people who've used opioid medication in the past year most of the developed world has a figure of around 1% or 2%. The US has over 5%.
- nvarsj 9y agoThis! Living in the UK for the last few years, the difference is remarkable. Yes, the UK has its hypochondriacs, but the comfort culture in the US takes it to a whole other level. Great for business, I imagine.
- cgag 9y agoIve actually seen people take pain killers for being sore from working out as you mentioned. It's mind blowing.
- cgag 9y agoIve actually seen people take pain killers for being sore from working out as you mentioned. It's mind blowing.