American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Listing Drug Side Effects

The United States is one of the only places whose healthcare system allows you to request specific drugs from your doctor rather than them referring one to you. The US is also one of the only places that advertises drugs on TV and lists all of the lengthy side effects in commercials.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.