Incidence of obesity in the US and Europe has reached its peak. Data from the World Health Organisation provides evidence that in some parts of Europe over 70% of men aged 55-64 years are clinically obese or overweight. Similarly, almost 70% of women in this age group are obese. It is also observed that in America one among five persons is obese and one in three is overweight. To add to this, childhood obesity is on an increasing rate. The situation is actually alarming and something needs to be done. There are various weight loss programs that claim to help people lose weight. But are they really effective is not known. Are you also a part of such overweight population? Have you also been trying all weight loss programs but nothing no veil? Do you want to check something new? If your answer to all such questions is yes, then probably Acomplia (Rimonabant) is the right drug for you. It is a well-known name among all diet pills. Acomplia is an anorectic anti obesity drug that has dual advantage attached to it. The fact that it can help people lose weight as well as quit smoking makes it a wonderful drug. This is the reason why it is sometimes also known as anti smoking drug. This is actually lot more than one can expect from a weight loss drug. Acomplia works by blocking the CB-1 receptors in the body. These receptors govern food intake and tobacco dependency. The receptors are present mainly inside the brain, although some are present throughout the body. Among other things, they account for the sudden surge of appetite felt by people who smoke marijuana. Acomplia is believed to restore the balance in the system, reduce dependence on tobacco, and suppress appetite. Its main avenue of effect is reduction in appetite. Since many smokers are also overweight, Acomplia helps them the best and prevents both obesity and smoking.