Summary Of The Film 'Take Your Pill'

A Netflix original documentary “Take Your Pill” directed by Alison Klayman, takes a look into the world of the usage of stimulants in today’s competitive society. This documentary explored the rise in popularity of prescription stimulants such Ritalin and Adderall. The documentary interviewed students, athletes, computer coders, and parents of people who use Adderall. This film depicts one major commonality for these Adderall users in their dependency on amphetamines with addiction to achievement and the willingness to sacrifice selfhood to get it. While watching this film I had mixed feeling due to the film highlighting and encouraging the use of the stimulant drugs, Adderall and Ritalin. This documentary failed to take into account the health risks and lacked analysis on specific drug dangers that come with amphetamine abuse. Many of the interviewers explained how they enjoyed the “rush” the medication gives, yet failed to explain how it has enhanced their lives in an overall effect. Personally after watching this film I felt upset due to it …show more content…
My medication dosage was something that my doctor and I explored together, starting off the dosage was too high and I began experiencing jitteriness, lack of sleep and not being able to maintain a healthy weight. Once my dosage was lowered I was able to better function in my daily life and now I have a positive outlook on this medication given the right dosage and proper care from medical doctors. I feel like I’m one of the lucky few that take Adderall have had changes in my life for the better, without looking at it as a method to get ahead or over stimulate myself in order to keep up with everyone