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Medication's Purpose
- The primary goal of any medication is to sustainably improve a person's health and well-being.
- Consider whether the medication is effective and if its continued effects are desired.
Heart Transplant Analogy
- Dr. K uses the example of a heart transplant patient requiring immunosuppressants.
- This illustrates how medication dependence can be necessary for maintaining health.
Lifestyle Changes
- Lifestyle changes, like diet and exercise, can reduce dependence on medication for type 2 diabetes.
- Similarly, addressing underlying issues related to ADHD can lessen medication reliance.