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I remember when there were cigarette ads on TV and in magazines. Then they yanked them out of concern for the public. Just to have them replaced with prescription drug ads.
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Eh, I don't think that's such a bad thing. At least the prescription drug ads openly acknowledge all the health risks, taking the time to spend more than half the commercial listing them, while the only good thing they say about their product is "this [u]may[/u] help your depression/anxiety/whatever it is you have". 

And that in itself means they're only appealing to a small audience anyway. Unlike cigarette ads which can target virtually anyone, each prescription drug is only designed to treat one ailment, and statistically speaking, most of the people watching won't have whatever it is they're trying to help with. *shrugs*