Prescription for Disaster is an in-depth investigation into the symbiotic relationships between the pharmaceutical industry, the FDA, lobbyists, lawmakers, medical schools, and researchers, and the impact this has on consumers and their health care. During this thorough investigation, we take a close look at patented drugs, why they are so readily prescribed by doctors, the role insurance companies and HMO's play in promoting compliance, and the problem of rising health care costs. We will examine the marketing and public relations efforts on behalf of the pharmaceutical companies, including sales reps, medical journals and conferences.
A documentary that exposes the overprescribing and drugging of children with ADHD medication. It investigates the influence of pharmaceutical companies, the role of child psychiatrists, and the consequences for teenagers and their families. The film explores the link between ADHD drugs like Ritalin and Prozac and school shootings like Columbine.
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