When you buy drugs, you don't expect them to be contaminated with antifreeze, industrial chemicals, glass, or dangerous bacteria. But this happens every day when uninformed consumers buy generic drugs or over-the-counter and behind-the-counter drug products. Armed with the right knowledge, you can avoid the dangers and risks of these drugs and protect yourself and your family. This layperson's guide, written by a drug industry insider, will tell you how the U.S. drug industry works, how drugs are made, where the ingredients come from, and how to identify which drug companies are good and which to avoid. Topics covered include: • how generic drugs are approved versus regular drugs; • real stories about how bad drugs have destroyed lives; • questionable manufacturing practices; • dangers of active ingredients. You don't have to put yourself and your family at risk every time you buy a drug at the store. Make smart buying decisions and take charge of your life with