46 Things That Were Common Once Up But Have Pretty Much Vanished from the Face of the Earth

The early 1990s saw an increase in opioid prescriptions from doctors. These highly addictive pain meds were touted as a consequence-free way to deal with intense pain. Doctors were practically giving out prescriptions like candy. Considering that the United States has a serious opioid crisis, we can’t say that we’re nostalgic for these lax practices.

Although doctors and dentists are stricter with their prescriptions these days, it’s too late for a lot of people. Many people are already addicted and always need to have access to these medications. If they can’t access them in a legal manner, they often resort to other unsavory methods. It’s unfortunate how decisions of the past still affect many of us today.