I don't disagree, but I think it's also important to understand that many doctors are more than happy to dispense prescriptions without a thorough examination or exploring non-pharmaceutical solutions. In the U.S., many physicians do not take a holistic view of health, and that leads to over-prescription of drugs when it is possible that some other type of therapy might be appropriate (I'm thinking of neuro-developmental delay, listening fitness, or vision therapy in the case of kids).
