"KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES" Affluenza, the conflation of the words affluent and influenza, is the problem of over-consumption and its effects on society and the environment. Some effects of Affluenza are; the severe need to spend money on unneeded objects; an obsession with things; greed; and self-absorption. The majority of the American population suffers from this disease called Affluenza. However, it isn't just the people's fault. Advertisers infect the country with more things that …showed first 75 words of 844 total…

…showed last 75 words of 844 total…repair, but you will feel good about making something work with your own two hands. Avoiding the mall is a good way to know what you're spending your money on. Not going there will make it easier to not spend. If all else fails, pretend everybody else is spending wisely and budgeting their money, and try to keep up with them. After all, that is part of the Affluenza disease; "Keeping up with the Joneses."