Big Pharma: From Villain to Savior?
The western world is sick, and we need to cure it. Big Pharma, with the help of the political elite, have used fear to change societies perception of them. It wasn’t long ago activist deemed Pharmaceutical companies as evil. Now the same activist are carrying the water for these companies. Their CEO’s are now seen as credible advisors to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for pandemic policy. More people than ever are on Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). Finally, There is a tremendous uptick in children coming out as trans, then taking medications as a result.
The Covid-19 Pandemic
During the Covid-19 Pandemic governments around the world peddled fear about the virus, in order to control their population. At the same time those governments pumped millions of dollars into pharmaceutical companies to create a vaccine. Once the vaccine was available they continued to use fear, empty promises, and even force to get the the people to take vaccine . All paid for by the taxpayers. At the end of 2021, even with "breakthrough cases" soaring, and freedoms stolen, pharmaceutical companies became the saviors of Covid. The Pfizer CEO was a trusted source, on the news telling society how many more vaccines it would take. Then he received an $8 Million Bonus on top of other benefits. The Politicians? They were making money on pharmaceutical stocks. In essence they were laundering money into their portfolios by funding Covid medications. In the real world, lockdowns, masks, and fear have driven up the Mental Health problems in the World. There has been a 7% increase in people taking Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). So not only did they make Millions off of Covid, but off the increase in mental health medications prescribed as well.
The Rise of SSRIs
Before Covid, mental health issues were always heavy topic of discussion. According to the CDC, 16.5% of Americans took Mental Health Medication in 2020. Yet things don't ever seem to get any better. The suicide rate has not shown any significant change, despite the increase in people taking SSRIs. These drugs are being pushed as a crutch. Instead of finding and fixing the root issue, we mask it.
A new study out of PLoS ONE medical journal has found that while SSRI use can help patients’ short term, there is no significant improvement on their long-term wellbeing. A study published in the National Library of Medicine that found that 46% of people on SSRIs experienced "emotional numbness." These findings may begin to explain why we are seeing society deteriorating. The Murder Rate in 2020 was up 30% despite being at an all time low in 2014. The violent crime rate also hit an all time low in 2014 at 361.6 incidents (per 100,000 people), before an increase to 398.5 instances in 2020. Turning off one’s emotions, also means turning off their conscience. The western world has a mental health issue, but even more so a pharmaceutical issue. Big Pharma makes billions selling drugs that don’t work, while government makes it illegal to use any natural drug that might.
Cannabis is at the top of the list for drugs that are illegal, but that work. Cannabis has shown to boost the production of 2AG molecule in brain. This molecule helps to regulate serotonin. Low serotonin levels is a main driver of anxiety and depression. Then there are psychedelics. One study by the Harris poll concluded that 65% of Americans with mental health issues would try Psychedelics with the help of a trained therapist. Currently this is illegal except in authorized clinical trials. Those trials are continuing to show the use of Psychedelics are effective over time in reducing anxiety and depression. One Study from the McGill University Health Center "reported sustained improvements for up to 12 months following two LSD-assisted psychotherapy sessions. If the Right to try act, signed by Donald Trump, covered all people and all treatments, the people could make that choice. We could see a massive improvement, even in the most effected populations, such as the LGBTQ community.
Medicalizing the LGBTQ Community
There has been a concerted effort to lower the suicide rate in the LGBTQ community for a long time. Especially with a massive uptick in the number of people coming out as Transgender or Non-Binary. Politicians and Gender Affirming Therapist have used the alarming suicide rate to justify placing teens on Puberty Blockers and Cross Sex Hormones. Making Trans Healthcare a multi-million dollar industry. The cost for Hormone Replacement therapy alone is around $1,500 a year. In February 2021, Plume raised $14Million in investments to provide therapy and hormone services. Even as this is happening the suicide rate has only gotten worse. According to the Trevor Projects National survey on LGBTQ youth, 45% of LGBT youth seriously considered suicide, up from 42% in 2020. For trans and Non Binary youth 20% attempted suicide in both 2020 and 2021. With 73% of LGBTQ Youth reporting having anxiety and 58% with Depression, the pharmaceutical industry is double dipping again in this community.
With the shift in culture the pharmaceutical companies, with the help of politicians, are no longer the enemy, but the savior. They are using government to initiate regulations against their competitors. While the people who use to be against them, cheer for them. The western world is in a crisis caused by Government and Big pharma.