Mental health problems are a prevalent problem the United States, with people from all walks of life suffering from various illnesses. Mental health illnesses, in turn, can have long-lasting negative effects such as substance abuse, antisocial behavior, and further problems that can be affecting for life, although the more that is known about the effects, the causes remain elusive.

Pharmaceutical companies have championed the use of synthetic mediation for decades, with occasional scientific research and knowledge into some mental health problems. Unfortunately that research is often limited in scope and tailored to a specific diagnosis. While this kind of medication has saved the lives of many people it has also shown a dark side in  side effects that come from pushing such strong drugs onto people who may not even need or benefit from it. Continue reading →