The article states that more than 70% of Americans use a prescription drug today.[2] According to the figures cited, an American born in 2020 can expect to spend about half of his life taking prescription drugs.[2] The text describes that some drugs, such as modern antibody-drug conjugates for some tumors, have produced great benefit, while others, such as benzodiazepines, have had long-term adverse effects.[2] It also states that even highly effective drugs such as statins can be overrated and often overprescribed.[2] The author reminds that the public usually pays little attention to the possible side effects of drugs.[2] The article mentions that non-pharmacological approaches, such as coaching, may be more effective than drugs alone for some conditions (eg depression, insomnia).[2] It has also been reported that some people taking statins tend to eat less healthily because they feel they are being protected by the drug.[2]