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Are drug companies and doctors responsible for prescription drug addiction?

Asked by JLeslie (65411points) August 26th, 2019 from iPhone

What if the doctor warned the drug can be addictive? Is the doctor at fault if he believed the line that he was told that treating for pain will not cause addiction? That was what was believed for many years. Did you ever believe it? What if the drug manufacturer does have warning the drug can be addictive, then are the void of responsibility if someone becomes addicted? Should narcotics and opioids be prohibited except for very extreme situations? What situations?

What about the news recently coming out that ecigs/vaping has negative side effects? Did you ever believe it was completely safe? Do you think the ecig companies should be liable if people have bad side effects? Should ecigs be made illegal to sell and use?

What about high fructose corn syrup?

Trans fats?

Adding fat to foods in restaurants without disclosing it? Like butter on steak, or butter in steamed vegetables. Are you in favor of calories and fat grams on menus?

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