French Depression

So, now the French are taking more anti-depressants, anti-psychotics and other mood altering drugs than the British, Italians, and the Germans. At least at the governmental level, it would explain a lot. So how about it Jacques? What pills have you been popping?

I also find it interesting that the WHO rates France's "health system the best there is," yet the Health Minister this summer started denying payment on 900 out of 4300 prescription drugs due to budget overruns. The reason? They had "little or no recognisable medical effect."

I guess that the snake oil salesmen in France are having a tough time of it right now. It's too bad they won't be able to get government payments for their bronchial lubricants and hepatitic protectors.

I wonder if the WHO is going to downgrade their assessment of the French health care system after the coming sudden increase in la crise de foie? You know how it is when take away people's placebos they were taking for their "issues."