There is no question that pharmaceutical
companies are making alot
of money, not just with contolled substances, but with prescription diet pills, anti-depressants are huge, you name it.
Ultimately, and it is unfortunate, but we have to become our own advocates when it comes to medicine and medication. I do not take what my doctor says as Gospel - if he wants to prescribe a particular medication for whatever ails me, I ultimately make the decision whether to take it or not.