American Addict the Movie

“This is a very complete documentary about the relationship between the pharmaceutical giants and their minions, which is in essence everyone else in the world. The complicity of politicians, doctors, media, government agencies and consumers is examined, along with the requisite history. There no are bells and whistles, just grim facts. It is one of the most frightening movies I've ever seen.”A Horror Film Starring You, Ramsey

“From my own observations, it seems that addictive prescription drugs have become the substances of habit for many young people. Cigarettes and alcohol have been demonized, but there is a lax attitude in our society concerning prescription drug use. This doc tracks the growth of this problem, the Pharm industries stake in nurturing pill-popping habits, and the FDA's culpability in the unbridled power of the "legal" drug cartels. One of the best things about this documentary is it features compelling interviews with a lot of members of the alternative media scene, as well as personal testimonies and references from law enforcement officials. The film exposes and condemns those who have profited from this situation, but reminds the consumer he/she has a duty to educate him/herself about the dangers of drugs and unscrupulous medical profiteers. In other words, in light of the health industry's corruption, consumer agency is key and reform begins with personal responsibility. The doc makers exposed the blatant corruption of the whole FDA, pharmaceutical companies and insurance company trinity of terror. Corporatism is alive and well in America, and the pharm industry and its cosy relationship with the federal government is a specific microcosm of this power structure. In many foreign countries drugs are available OTC, so records indicating drug consumption may or may not exist. While this documentary focuses on the issue of prescription drug abuse in the USA, it is relevant across the world because of the unrestrained power vested in Big Pharma, and the interest its main companies have in hooking people on pricy (and often very dangerous) pills." By scarletted