We Love Them. We hate Them. We Take Them Exploring Ideas #2 ch 2

There are many reasons Americans take pills. For one, pills are simple. They are perfectly packaged in a small tablet that isn't messy. All the solutions to the problem are in a small pill, so that people don't have to really consider the solution to their problem. Secondly, they appear to be a quick fix. Americans are impatient and want to see results immediately. Thirdly, drugs are highly advertised and are highly promoted in our society. Doctors and Drug companies push their products and money is behind much of it.