Yeah, not sure where this tone of your post came from. We are all just speaking from our own experience & knowledge. If you have a different opinion, please just post it without attacking someone who has a different opinion.

I HAVE had experiences with addiction in my family--both my mother & father were alcoholics--yet i've been able to safely take "controlled substances" like Xanax, klonopin, Provigil & Concerta as prescribed without any ill effects. They have helped me to have a good quality of life. I was so unhappy, miserable & depressed until I got dxed as bipolar & put on meds.--Suzy