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New Research Finds Increased Cardiovascular Risks from Taking Even a Single Dose of Someone Else’s Prescription Stimulant

New study addresses the increasing number of students taking stimulant drugs without a prescription, hoping for enhanced cognitive performance, though recent research has not found improvement in cognitive ability or academic performance from using stimulants. Continue reading

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CCHR Calls on FDA to Update Antidepressant Prescribing Information for Increased Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

New research shows antidepressants substantially increase the risk of heart-related sudden death. Citizens Commission on Human Rights calls on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to update medication guides to reflect this risk. Continue reading

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