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Medicating Normal

NR20201h 16mLynn Cunningham,Wendy Ractliffe
IMDb 8.6

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"Good for profits. Bad for patients."

One in five Americans is taking a psychiatric drug, including millions of children. Pharmaceutical companies have over-hyped the benefits of these drugs, while hiding the risks and severe side effects including physiological dependence. "Medicating Normal" explores what happens when for- profit medicine intersects with human beings in distress.

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SuicidePharmaceutical IndustryPsychiatryPharmaceuticalsAnti-depressantAnti-psychiatry

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Frequently asked questions

What is Medicating Normal (2020) about?

One in five Americans is taking a psychiatric drug, including millions of children. Pharmaceutical companies have over-hyped the benefits of these drugs, while hiding the risks and severe side effects including physiological dependence. "Medicating Normal" explores what happens when for- profit medicine intersects with human beings in distress.

Who stars in Medicating Normal?

Medicating Normal stars Dave Cope (Self), Brianna Cope (Self - Dave's Wife), Shalamar Fairweather (Self), Angie Peacock (Self), Rebecka Green (Self). The film was directed by Lynn Cunningham.

How long is Medicating Normal?

Medicating Normal has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2020. It is rated NR.

Is Medicating Normal worth watching?

Medicating Normal holds an IMDb rating of 8.6/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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