Why is the U.S such a Drug Consuming Nation?

[NArdas]

The title says it all, so why is the U.S such a drug consuming nation?

 

[Estro Felino]

Not that different than Europe. Hypocondria is unfortunately widespread.

 

[NArdas]

Not that different than Europe. Hypocondria is unfortunately widespread.

 

[sun rise]

A better question is what's the common element. But some of those on the list are there because they're drug producing countries.

Other sites have different lists.

Top 10 Drug Addicted Countries in the World with Most Drug Use - Basic Planet

• TOP TEN DRUG ADDICTED COUNTRIES WITH MOST DRUG USERS IN THE WORLD
  • 10. Mexico:
  • 9. Brazil:
  • 8. United States:
  • 7. Canada:
  • 6. Afghanistan:
  • 5. Russia:
  • 4. Slovakia:
  • 3. France:
  • 2. United Kingdom:
  • 1. Iran:

 

[NArdas]

A senior Drug Enforcement Administration official told NPR efforts to target drug cartels operating inside Mexico have unraveled because of a breakdown in cooperation between law enforcement agencies and militaries in the two countries"

"It's a national health threat, it's a national safety threat," he said, adding that drug gangs and criminal organizations now operate inside Mexico with impunity. "They do not fear any kind of law enforcement ... or military inside of Mexico right now."
"According to Donahue, drug interdiction cooperation between the two countries eroded over the last two years when the DEA began to experience a "lack of engagement" on the part of Mexican agencies."

U.S.-Mexico Efforts Targeting Drug Cartels Have Unraveled, DEA Says : NPR

And import that to the U.S by invitation.

I don't care about their torture and murder videos, it's the drug business, but extend an open hand? no, you have to be insane

 

[stvdv]

The title says it all, so why is the U.S such a drug consuming nation?

You mean Big Pharma drugs I guess
Obvious they don't trust God given solutions

OR
They do not know about the alternative ways

OR
They are too sick and in pain to find relief in them

 

[The Hammer]

The title says it all, so why is the U.S such a drug consuming nation?

Because my God is a god of Intoxication.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

"I'm going to make Prozac profitable."
- Mitch Daniels, former Eli Lilly executive and former Governor of Indiana.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

Not that different than Europe. Hypocondria is unfortunately widespread.

A good deal of people insist gender dysphoria is a form of body dysmorphic disorder.
Being dismissive isn't nice, and throwing out hypocondria out like that is highly dismissive. Its like when some one says IBS is psychosomatic. It's not, and hypochondriasis is a real disorder involving very high levels of anxiety. And it's rare, with about 4-5% of the population having it.

 

[RestlessSoul]

A better question is what's the common element. But some of those on the list are there because they're drug producing countries.

Other sites have different lists.

Top 10 Drug Addicted Countries in the World with Most Drug Use - Basic Planet

• TOP TEN DRUG ADDICTED COUNTRIES WITH MOST DRUG USERS IN THE WORLD
  • 10. Mexico:
  • 9. Brazil:
  • 8. United States:
  • 7. Canada:
  • 6. Afghanistan:
  • 5. Russia:
  • 4. Slovakia:
  • 3. France:
  • 2. United Kingdom:
  • 1. Iran:

Bit dubious about that list, seeing as the article quotes no sources at all.

I can vouch for the fact that the U.K. has no shortage of alcoholics. Number two in the world though, really?

 

[Estro Felino]

A good deal of people insist gender dysphoria is a form of body dysmorphic disorder.
Being dismissive isn't nice, and throwing out hypocondria out like that is highly dismissive. Its like when some one says IBS is psychosomatic. It's not, and hypochondriasis is a real disorder involving very high levels of anxiety. And it's rare, with about 4-5% of the population having it.

I am not getting. Are we dealing with medicinal products or with illegal drugs?
Because in my language it deals with 2 distinct terms.

 

[SomeRandom]

Honestly, could a factor be how expensive the US healthcare model is?
Genuine question, but do you think people avoiding the doctor for fear of bankruptcy might turn to self medication for a variety of issues that may not always be diagnosed. Due to said fear of bankruptcy?

 

[Shadow Wolf]

Honestly, could a factor be how expensive the US healthcare model is?
Genuine question, but do you think people avoiding the doctor for fear of bankruptcy might turn to self medication for a variety of issues that may not always be diagnosed. Due to said fear of bankruptcy?

Yes.

 

[SomeRandom]

Yes.

Fair enough

 

[Stevicus]

A senior Drug Enforcement Administration official told NPR efforts to target drug cartels operating inside Mexico have unraveled because of a breakdown in cooperation between law enforcement agencies and militaries in the two countries"

"It's a national health threat, it's a national safety threat," he said, adding that drug gangs and criminal organizations now operate inside Mexico with impunity. "They do not fear any kind of law enforcement ... or military inside of Mexico right now."
"According to Donahue, drug interdiction cooperation between the two countries eroded over the last two years when the DEA began to experience a "lack of engagement" on the part of Mexican agencies."

U.S.-Mexico Efforts Targeting Drug Cartels Have Unraveled, DEA Says : NPR

And import that to the U.S by invitation.

I don't care about their torture and murder videos, it's the drug business, but extend an open hand? no, you have to be insane

I think the War on Drugs has run its course and should be called off. The powers that be were wise enough to end Prohibition of alcohol after only 14 years, but this has been going on for more than half a century and it's been an abysmal failure.

 

[Twilight Hue]

The title says it all, so why is the U.S such a drug consuming nation?

Because it's a drug producing world.

 

[Revoltingest]

I really like Ibuprofen to deal with soreness.
I like caffeine to maintain alertness when driving.
But I don't over-use these.

 

[sun rise]

Drug Use is another source with a map.

 

[Revoltingest]

I know many drug users.
The use'm cuz of...
- High blood pressure
- Cancer therapy
- Pain medication