Tag Archives: Side Effects

Navy Yard Shooter on Psych Drugs

Posted on September 18, 2013 by cchrstl

Navy Yard Shooter on Psych Drugs We now know that Aaron Alexis, the 34-year-old man accused of killing 12 people in a gun rampage at the Washington Navy Yard September 16, was taking psychiatric drugs known to cause violence and … Continue reading →

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Your Federal Government at Work

Posted on August 24, 2013 by cchrstl

Your Federal Government at Work Last June the President hosted the National Conference on Mental Health to talk about how to raise awareness of mental health issues and make it easier for everyone to get the mental health care “they … Continue reading →

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Hot Flashes? Take psych drugs!

Posted on July 21, 2013 by cchrstl

Hot Flashes? Take psych drugs! A nonhormonal drug, paroxetine mesylate (brand name Brisdelle), was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) June 28, 2013 for hot flashes associated with menopause, despite an agency advisory committee having rejected it … Continue reading →

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The New DSM-5

Posted on April 27, 2013 by cchrstl

The New DSM-5 When the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) hits the stores on May 22nd, it will extend the reach of psychiatry further into daily life, making many more … Continue reading →

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The Aurora Shooter Case Confirms CCHR Predictions

Posted on April 8, 2013 by cchrstl

The Aurora Shooter Case Confirms CCHR Predictions Two mind-altering prescription psychiatric drugs, alcohol and a gun … and the media blamed the gun. April 4, 2013 – The Los Angeles Times reveals that a search of James Holmes apartment found … Continue reading →

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Do Not Be Fooled By Generic Concerta

Posted on January 1, 2013 by cchrstl

Happy New Year! Include CCHR Support in your New Year’s Resolutions! On New Year’s Eve, Mallinckrodt, the pharmaceuticals business of Covidien in Hazelwood, Missouri (a city in St. Louis County), announced that it received approval from the U.S. Food and … Continue reading →

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Two Soldiers Prescribed 54 Drugs: Military Mental Health “Treatment” Becomes Frankenpharmacy

Posted on November 4, 2012 by cchrstl

CCHR International announces the second in a four-part series by journalist Kelly Patricia O’Meara exploring the epidemic of suicides in the military and the correlation to dramatic increases in psychiatric drug prescriptions to treat the emotional scars of battle. This … Continue reading →

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More About Drugs

Posted on September 23, 2012 by cchrstl

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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Risky Rise of the Good-Grade Pill

Posted on June 14, 2012 by cchrstl

A June 9th article in The New York Times describes the rising number of high school students who are abusing ADHD drugs. “At high schools across the United States, pressure over grades and competition for college admissions are encouraging students … Continue reading →

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Neuroleptic Discontinuation Syndrome

Posted on May 7, 2012 by cchrstl

Big words, simple idea: Neuroleptic = Capable of affecting the brain; Having a tranquilizing effect; Tending to reduce nervous tension by depressing nerve functions; A condition prone to cause violent seizures. From Greek neuro-, nerve + leptis, seizure. Discontinuation = … Continue reading →

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