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Not An Antidepressant

Posted on October 22, 2015 by cchrstl

Not An Antidepressant I’m reminded of a song by 10CC — “I’m not in love; So don’t forget it; It’s just a silly phase I’m going through…” I saw an ad on TV recently for Lyrica (generic pregabalin), a drug … Continue reading →

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Who is the Predator Here?

Posted on October 9, 2015 by cchrstl

Who is the Predator Here? We approach this topic with some trepidation, as there can be considerable fixed opinions regarding the topic of sex. We feel, however, that the news is relevant — and we’d like your permission to continue … Continue reading →

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Psychiatric Abuse of Veterans

Posted on October 3, 2015 by cchrstl

Psychiatric Abuse of Veterans The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) has for many years lobbied for veterans rights, informed consent, and treatment alternatives to psychiatric medication of America’s military personnel. In keeping with its mandate to restore human rights … Continue reading →

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Psychiatry and the Creation of Senseless Violence

Posted on September 26, 2015 by cchrstl

PSYCHIATRY AND THE CREATION OF SENSELESS VIOLENCE Ben Swann, a news anchor at WGCL-TV (CBS46.com) in Atlanta, broadcast this great piece on his Reality Check show August 27, 2015: Is There A Link Between Mass Shootings and Anti-Depressants? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjB0gTzxhF4) In light … Continue reading →

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The Cure Conundrum

Posted on September 19, 2015 by cchrstl

The Cure Conundrum We often say that psychiatry produces no cures, and for good reason. There is a lot of history behind the concept of “cure;” we’d like to touch on a small piece of that. The psychiatric industry itself … Continue reading →

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The Glue of Society

Posted on September 12, 2015 by cchrstl

The Glue of Society Religion is the glue that binds a culture together. Yet it has become customary to mock religion in America today. We’re not talking here about devotion to a particular religious practice. We are talking about a … Continue reading →

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MedWatch Consumer Protection

Posted on September 8, 2015 by cchrstl

MedWatch Consumer Protection Landmark Legislation: Consumer Protection MedWatch Phone Number Placed on Generic Prescription Drug Containers in Connecticut For immediate release: Contact Sheila Matthews, Cofounder AbleChild (203) 253-0329 Westport, Connecticut AbleChild is pleased to announce the passage of Connecticut SB … Continue reading →

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Many Psychology Findings Not as Strong as Claimed

Posted on September 4, 2015 by cchrstl

Many Psychology Findings Not as Strong as Claimed An article in the New York Times (27 August 2015) shocks us to the core! “…a painstaking yearslong effort to reproduce 100 studies published in three leading psychology journals has found that … Continue reading →

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The New “Female Viagra” is an Antidepressant

Posted on August 29, 2015 by cchrstl

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved (18 August, 2015) the drug Addyi (generic flibanserin) which is misleadingly being touted as the “Female Viagra.” But unlike Viagra, which affects blood flow to the male genitals, Addyi, the “pink … Continue reading →

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Sneaky Ways to Enforce Mental Health Care on Citizens

Posted on August 8, 2015 by cchrstl

Sneaky Ways to Enforce Mental Health Care on Citizens We would like to discuss Missouri Senate Bills 331 & 21 [SS/SCS/SBs 331 & 21 – This act modifies and enacts provisions relating to law enforcement officers.] This act is mostly … Continue reading →

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