Author Archives: cchrstl

Alternative Therapies

Posted on April 15, 2012 by cchrstl

We are continually asked to recommend alternatives to psychiatric drugs. Frequently, parents tell us that their children are taking psychotropic drugs as a last resort for behavioral issues and they wish there were non-drug alternatives. This illustrates a major issue … Continue reading →

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Grassley Pursues Prescription Drug Abuse in Medicaid, Medicare

Posted on April 12, 2012 by cchrstl

A recent Press Release from U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (Republican, Iowa) caught our attention (read the March 22, 2012 press release here.) Here are some choice quotes: “The Office of National Drug Control Policy describes prescription drug abuse as the … Continue reading →

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New book reveals Richard Nixon’s secret shrink sessions

Posted on April 9, 2012 by cchrstl

Alright, we know this headline reads like the Weekly Trashmonger, but we simply couldn’t resist relaying this news. It’s not April Fool’s, this is a real book. There may or may not be some huge significance to this, but whenever we … Continue reading →

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The Placebo Effect

Posted on April 5, 2012 by cchrstl

Placebo: A substance containing no medication and prescribed or given to reinforce a patient’s expectation to get well [from the Latin word meaning “I shall please.”] Professor Irving Kirsch, Associate Director of the Program for Placebo Studies at Harvard Medical … Continue reading →

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CCHR International ADHD Ads on National TV

Posted on April 4, 2012 by cchrstl

Click image to watch our Ad playing on CNN Thanks to our supporters, CCHR International has been able to get our ads placed on national TV and viewed by millions. Such as this ad, on normal kids being diagnosed with … Continue reading →

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Missouri HB 1987 TAKE ACTION

Posted on March 31, 2012 by cchrstl

We are delighted to report that Missouri State Representative Mike Leara (Republican, District 095 – Sunset Hills, Crestwood, Fenton and Grantwood Village in St. Louis County) introduced House Bill 1987 with the stated purpose to establish requirements for parental consent … Continue reading →

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Hypnotics Causing Death

Posted on March 19, 2012 by cchrstl

A recent British Medical Journal article explores the connection between hypnotic drugs and excessive death. “An estimated 6%–10% of US adults took a hypnotic drug for poor sleep in 2010. This study extends previous reports associating hypnotics with excess mortality.” … Continue reading →

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The Mental Health in Schools Act of 2011

Posted on March 11, 2012 by cchrstl

Our U.S. Government at Work U.S. House of Representatives bill H.R. 751, the Mental Health in Schools Act of 2011, was sponsored in Congress 2/17/2011 by Rep. Grace Napolitano (California, D-38) and acquired 52 co-sponsors. The stated purpose of this … Continue reading →

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Profiting from mental ill-health

Posted on March 4, 2012 by cchrstl

Profiting from mental ill-health There’s a reason psychiatrists prescribe drugs rather than talking therapy: the latter makes no money for pharmaceutical firms Psychotherapist Harriet Fraad of New York City lambasts psychiatric drugs: “Do these psycho pharmaceuticals work to restore mental health? … Continue reading →

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Depression drugs causing falls in elderly

Posted on March 4, 2012 by cchrstl

Depression drugs ‘causing falls’ Elderly people with dementia are more likely to suffer falls if they are given anti-depressants The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology reports that the risk of injuries from falls was tripled when elderly patients are given … Continue reading →

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