The pharmaceutical industry has really helped make a terrible epidemic, especially in America. "PHARMAKEIA" is a serious issue and we can see the repercussions with what is happening with the serious opioid problem ongoing now. Along with many other issues. It is sad when there are so many healthy alternatives that the Earth can offer for means of healing. I've always been a sceptic and attempted to stay away from any sorts of medication, I don't like taking anything unless I know it is natural and from the Earth. As I've always said, it's sad but it seems the government's motto is "there is no money in cures..."