Prozac as a Way of Life

Prozac and its chemical cousins, Paxil, Celexa, and Zoloft, are some of the most profitable and most widely used drugs in America. Their use in the treatment of a multitude of disorders — from generalized anxiety disorder and premenstrual syndrome to eating disorders and sexual compulsions — has provoked a whirlwind of public debate. Talk shows ask, Why is Prozac so popular? What, exactly, do thes...