What Is a Happy Drug Called?: Dispelling Myths and Understanding Mood-Altering Substances
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The term “happy pill” has been a part of the cultural lexicon since at least the 1950s, with drugs like Miltown and Prozac colloquially referred to as such. The question "What is a happy drug called?" often emerges from a public perception that psychiatric medications are designed to create artificial happiness, but the truth is far more complex and medically nuanced.
