Psychiatric Drugs

Introduction to Involuntary Outpatient Commitment by margit — last modified 2008-01-16 13:25

An MFI introduction written in 1999 about forced psychiatric drugging on an outpatient commitment.

Antidepressants by margit — last modified 2008-01-16 13:25

"Antidepressants' include psychiatric drugs such as SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) such as Prozac and Zoloft.

Hazards by margit — last modified 2008-01-16 13:25

 

Neuroleptics by Mike Tierney — last modified 2007-01-10 20:46

Information about traditional and atypical neuroleptic drugs, also known as "anti-psychotics."

Psychiatric Polypharmacy: A Word of Caution by Mark T — last modified 2007-02-23 17:57

An Investigation by Protection & Advocacy, Inc. into deaths related to the combined use of multiple psychiatric medications. The administration of aggressive polypharmaceutical regimens in these deaths, according to the agency, was not supported by the clinical presentation of the patients, nor by the medical literature. The report, released in June, 2004, concluded that inadequacy of clinical responses resulted from a lack of recognition of the precipitous deterioration of each patient. In each case, inappropriate diagnostic conclusions undermined the potential for attending to the causes of the patient's deteriorating medical condition.

Quitting Psychiatric Drugs by David W. Oaks — last modified 2008-03-24 08:52

Suggestions, ideas and tips for those who are choosing to stop taking prescribed psychiatric drugs. Disclaimer: MindFreedom is pro-choice and is not making a recommendation on your personal health care decisions.

Psychiatric Drugs and Death by David W. Oaks — last modified 2007-03-26 09:44

The high mortality rate for those who have a diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder may be related to the hazardous levels and types of psychiatric drugs that are often prescribed.

"Dangers of Psychiatric Drugs" by Mark T — last modified 2007-10-08 15:47

From Annie Armin Live: A series of talk show discussions on the dangers of psychiatric drugs.

"What People Need to Know About Psychiatric Drugs Such as Sleeping Pills, Antidepressants, Tranquilizers, Anti-Psychotics" by Mark T — last modified 2007-10-08 16:00

A 34 page booklet, written by E. Daisy Anderson, M.S., and Janet Currie, M.S.W., that provides basic information about the problems associated with taking psychiatric drugs. Hard copies may be purchased through the link below, with proceeds going to the Psychiatric Awareness Group. A PDF version is also available for download. Please note, however, that the PDF version is for individual, non-commercial, single-use only.