All the mind drugs listed on the cover of the America Fooled dust jacket have a link to each drug's website (with the exception of Thorazine, an old drug that went off patent long before drug web pages became common). Why? We believe it is important for you to see for yourself that the story told by mind drug manufacturers, though untrue, is always similar. All the websites will tell you a story that goes something like this:

Millions of Americans are suffering from some type of depression, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, bulimia or schizophrenia. These disorders are all mental "diseases" that are real medical conditions which can affect anyone. People of all ages, all races and all socio-economic categories are vulnerable. These diseases are not due to a flaw in character or a personal weakness, and those who are suffering cannot simply choose to overcome their condition on their own. These mental diseases may stem from a chemical imbalance in the brain--too little serotonin or norepinephrine or too much dopamine. These neurotransmitter imbalances are believed to stem in some measure from genetic influences as these diseases tend to occur more in some families than in others and are more common among identical twins than among fraternal twins. Taking medication to correct the brain's chemical imbalance may restore the proper balance and lead to relief from the illness.

As you examine the drugs' websites, be sure to notice how similar the story is from site to site. But also note that you repeatedly read comments such as "scientists believe," "these neurotransmitters may" and "studies suggest." These phrases reveal the true lack of hard evidence and the degree of speculation needed for promoting the use of mind drugs.

As you read America Fooled, you will learn that the situation is far worse than harmless speculation. These companies design their drug studies so as to purposely deceive our nation. This widely-held belief that mental problems arise from chemical imbalances in the brain leads to millions of prescriptions, but it fails to address the real causes of mental problems.