As our population gets older and has more difficulty sleeping as we age, I have no problem with those who need such drugs. That said, some side affects make people walk in their sleep and do stupid and dangerous stuff. I know of a case. However, most are not addicting and improve the quality of life through sound sleep.
Sorry folks, but the old advertisement, "better living through chemistry" is still true depending on need and reactions. Is there anyone on this board who has never taken an ibuprofen for a headache? Or what about sudafed or claritan for nasal congestion?
My only problem is the insane cost of prescription meds here in the States. I get that the pharmaceutical companies have to spend a gazillion dollars for research and then deal with the FDA. However, you can buy the same generic formula drugs out country. Not fair.
My Dr signed me up for medical marijuana when I was post surgery and going through chemo. It kept me off the Oxy and helped me sleep like a baby. One ginger snap cookie made with indica infused into cannabutter worked like a charm for up to 12 hours.