Pills. Never enough!
Description
This program illustrates a growing appetite for - and dependence on - experience-enhancing pharmaceuticals and nutriceuticals among those who have the money, the connections, or the savvy to procure them. Drawing examples from the U.S. and France, Pills: Never Enough! examines the use of dietary supplements augmented by hormones to slow the effects of aging; the consumption of energy drinks such as the controversial Cocaine, which packs the caffeine punch of eight espressos per; the abuse of Prozac and sleep disorder med Modafinil by employees striving to work better and longer; the abuse of Ritalin and Concerta by students trying to improve their grades; and the abuse of OxyContin, Xanax, and other prescription meds at "pharming parties," just for kicks. The abuse of ED meds Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra is given special attention, emphasizing their obvious value to the porn industry and their inclusion in chemical cocktails downed at gay sex clubs.
Runtime
52 min
Subjects
- Drug addiction (114)
- Substance abuse (361)
- Drugs (239)
- Medication abuse (20)
- Pharmaceutical industry (48)
- Dependency (Psychology) (25)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2009], c2007
Database
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