Adderall: Return to Valley of the Dolls

The reference to the 1967 movie based upon the book by Jacqueline Susann is quite appropriate here. According to the Internet Movie Database: “In the Valley of the Dolls, it’s instant turn-on… dolls to put you to sleep at night, kick you awake in the morning, make life seem great – instant love, instant excitement, ultimate hell!” The story is about three young women just getting started in careers in show business. The “dolls” are pills. Sadly, we’re seeing more and more of Hollywood self-medicating these days. Take, for example, the sad case of Heath Ledger who received prescriptions from … Continue reading

Alli: Don’t Waste Your Money

Everybody is looking for the magic pill but Alli just isn’t it. Sure, the packaging is nice, they include a handy pillbox and they wrote a book to go along with it to add to the appearance of legitimacy but the fact of the matter is that Alli is just another way for pharmaceutical companies to soak the overweight for their hard earned money. Alli costs about $40 for a 60-capsule starter pack, $60 for a 90-capsule starter pack and $70 for a 120-capsule refill pack. And what do you get for your money? At best, nothing. At worst, you’ll … Continue reading

Risks of Diet Pills

Over the years, we have seen many negative stories surrounding diet pills. Even those advertised as being “all natural” have proven unhealthy and even dangerous for some individuals. While it is true that diet pills can often help a person lose weight, it is essential that you understand exactly what is being put into the body. The one thing many people miss is that diet pills and even supplements can have a bad interaction with other diet pills and supplements, as well as prescribed medication. Therefore, prior to taking anything, you definitely want to talk to your doctor so he … Continue reading