Considering the current rate that medications are prescribed or over-the-counter medications are used, do you feel that the U.S. or western society in general overprescribe/overuse medications?

Considering the current rate that medications are prescribed or over-the-counter medications are used, do you feel that the U.S. or western society in general overprescribe/overuse medications? Based upon your perspective, do you feel that considering alternative treatment strategies to address illness is a better option (e.g. psychotherapy for mental illness)? Based upon your perspective, do you feel that allowing some substances to be used in a more “generic” or “free/recreational” basis is a good idea (e.g. medication like Ritalin to help students in their educational pursuits)?