Published Oct 30, 2007
"Cry me a river," wails Justin Timberlake to the masses.
How about some Prozac in exchange for our tears?
Antidepressants are the most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A CDC report released in July revealed that, of the 2.4 billion prescriptions given in 2005, 118 million were for antidepressants.
When REM sings "Everybody hurts," they're right. About 121 million people worldwide suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization.