Monthly Archives: September 2012

More About Drugs

Why do we sometimes say “psychiatric drug” and other times we say “psychotropic drug?” Generally, the terms are used interchangeably, but let’s examine the differences and similarities. Drug: 1) A substance (other than food) that, when taken into the body, … Continue reading

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In Memoriam: Dr. Thomas Szasz

Professor Thomas Szasz, iconic champion for liberty, pioneer in the fight against coercive psychiatry and co-founder of Citizens Commission on Human Rights, has passed away at the age of 92. Considered by many scholars and academics to be psychiatry’s most … Continue reading

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Federal Government Hiring More Fraudiatric Help For Veterans

President Obama signed an executive order on Friday, August 31, directing the Veterans Administration to hire 1,600 new mental health professionals, as reported by NPR. Salient quotes from the executive order: “Since September 11, 2001, more than two million service … Continue reading

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They’re Taking Me Away

They’re Taking Me Away Guess where this could take you for a 96-hour drugged-silly vacation? Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 632 Section 305: An application for detention of any person for 96 hours for evaluation and treatment may be executed by … Continue reading

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The Beginning of Wisdom

The Beginning of Wisdom is to call things by their right name. [Chinese Proverb attributed to Confucius] That is, identify the true quality of a thing by its name. The Kabbalah further refines this by saying that one should be called according … Continue reading

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