American Addict

Name: American Addict
Released: 2013-12-03T08:00:00.000Z
Cast: Lisa McElhaney, Dennis Kucinich, Gregory A. Smith, MD

Movie · Documentary · Drama

What do Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and Whitney Houston have in common? They are all victims to the addiction to over-the-counter drugs. America consumes 80% of prescription narcotics for the entire world. American Addict reveals the connections between government regulators, big pharmaceutical companies, physicians, and the media. Together they reinforce treatment through prescribed medication. In the style of the "Inside Job" and "Food, Inc.", this film exposes a shocking hypocrisy most are unaware even exists.

2013 · 1h 30m

Starring Lisa McElhaney, Dennis Kucinich, Gregory A. Smith, MD

Director Sasha Knezev

American Addict

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Lisa McElhaney

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Dennis Kucinich

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Gregory A. Smith, MD

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Sidney Wolfe

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Sasha Knezev

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Sasha Knezev

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MD Gregory Alan Smith

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Sasha Knezev

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MD Gregory Alan Smith

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What do Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and Whitney Houston have in common? They are all victims to the addiction to over-the-counter drugs. America consumes 80% of prescription narcotics for the entire world. American Addict reveals the connections between government regulators, big pharmaceutical companies, physicians, and the media. Together they reinforce treatment through prescribed medication. In the style of the "Inside Job" and "Food, Inc.", this film exposes a shocking hypocrisy most are unaware even exists.

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