Big Pharma and the Big Lie – The Chemical Imbalance Theory of Mental Illness
Academy of Ideas
The Rise and Fall of Psychiatric Drugs in America
This chapter examines the marketing evolution of psychiatric drugs and its influence on public perception and the pharmaceutical industry. It explores the initial popularity of drugs like Miltown and Valium, contrasted with the growing concerns over their safety and side effects.
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