Tag Archives: Informed Consent

Another Day Another Anti-depressant

Posted on January 28, 2016 by cchrstl

Another Day Another Anti-depressant The New Year brings us another harmful psychoactive antidepressant – Brintellix (vortioxetine hydrobromide). The mechanism of the antidepressant effect of vortioxetine is not understood, although it is theorized to be related to serotonin in the brain. It … Continue reading →

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H.R.271 Creating Options for Veterans Expedited Recovery Act

Posted on December 25, 2015 by cchrstl

This bill, H.R.271, introduced in the U.S. House by Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-Florida] on 1/12/2015 and forwarded to the full Veterans’ Affairs Committee on 5/15/2015, would “establish a commission to examine the evidence-based therapy treatment model used by the Secretary of Veterans … Continue reading →

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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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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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21st Century Cures Act

Posted on July 12, 2015 by cchrstl

21st Century Cures Act H.R.6, the 21st Century Cures Act, is rushing through Congress now. This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Institutes of Health (NIH) budget, and to make some major changes in the … Continue reading →

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Legislative Elimination of Harmful Psychiatric Practices

Posted on May 28, 2015 by cchrstl

Legislative Elimination of Harmful Psychiatric Practices FLORIDA There is a law on the books in Florida that if enforced would end harmful psychiatric practices there. It makes illegal all unscientific, fraudulent and unproven healthcare treatments. [Florida Statutes 456.072 (1)(a)] “456.072?Grounds … Continue reading →

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Psychiatric Drug Users Experience Zombie-like State

Posted on May 22, 2015 by cchrstl

Psychiatric Drug Users Experience Zombie-like State A recent research study published in the International Journal of Mental Health Nursing [“Living with antipsychotic medication side-effects: The experience of Australian mental health consumers” DOI: 10.1111/inm.12110] reported that “Each participant reported between six … Continue reading →

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Disturbing New Research on Psych Drugs

Posted on April 29, 2015 by cchrstl

Disturbing New Research on Psych Drugs An increasing number of researchers are finding fault with psychiatric drugs in one form or another. Keep up the pressure by contacting your local, state and federal officials about the dangers of psychiatric fraud … Continue reading →

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Take Action – Missouri Legislature

Posted on April 3, 2015 by cchrstl

Take Action – Missouri Legislature Periodically we let you know the progress of various proposed legislation making its way through the Missouri General Assembly and suggest ways for you to contribute your viewpoint to your state Representative and state Senator. … Continue reading →

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Consumer Reports Weighs in on Harmful Psych Drugs

Posted on January 8, 2015 by cchrstl

Consumer Reports Weighs in on Harmful Psych Drugs The Consumer Reports magazine of February 2015 has this to say about harmful psych drugs (page 8): “Did You know that forms you sign when you or a relative enter a medical … Continue reading →

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