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Americans consume 75% of the world’s prescription drugs. After losing his own brother to the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse, documentarian Chris Bell sets out to demystify this insidious addiction. Bell’s examination into the motives of big pharma and doctors in this ever-growing market leads him to meet with experts on the nature of addiction, survivors with first-hand accounts of their struggle, and whistleblowers who testify to the dollar-driven aims of pharmaceutical corporations. Ultimately his investigation will point back to where it all began: his own front door.
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drug abuse
doping
pharmaceutical industry
prescription drug abuse
opioids
opioid epidemic
opioid crisis
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How long is Prescription Thugs?
Prescription Thugs has a runtime of 1h 26m (1 hour and 26 minutes).
Who directed Prescription Thugs?
Prescription Thugs was directed by Chris Bell and released in 2016.
What genre is Prescription Thugs?
Prescription Thugs is a Documentary film (2016).
Who stars in Prescription Thugs?
The cast of Prescription Thugs includes Chris Bell, Ted Lieu, Ryan Sakoda, Matthew Wiese.
What is the TMDB rating for Prescription Thugs?
Prescription Thugs has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 47 votes.
