If you read Whitaker's book he goes into the formation of pharmaceutical companies. It is a very interesting story. They have always been in bed with the government. Having over sight was supposed to be a safety measure but it also locked out small business and gave big companies the upper hand.

ADs haven't really innovated in a long time. They add one component or another but the core is still the same. There are even things called "me too" drugs which are copies of successful drugs with just enough tweaking to pass as a different drug. The pharma company makes almost all it's money while it's patent protected. ADs are popular to do that with because they a cheap to manufacture. That's why they do it.

Psychiatry is more of an issue because pills are just about their only solution. And it hasn't been a good experience for too many people.


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