Brain Disabling Treatments in Psychiatry Drugs, Electroshock, and the Role of the FDA

Name: Brain Disabling Treatments in Psychiatry Drugs, Electroshock, and the Role of the FDA
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ISBN: 9780826129345

ISBN-10: 082612934X

ISBN-13: 9780826129345

Edition: 2nd 2008

Authors: Peter Roger Breggin

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Book details

Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 576
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.936



Preface: A Word About Words


Introduction: Confirming the Science Behind the First Edition



The Brain-Disabling, Spellbinding Effects of Psychiatric Drugs



Deactivation Syndrome (Chemical Lobotomy) Caused by Neuroleptics



Neuroleptic-Induced Anguish, Including Agitation, Despair, and Depression



Severe and Potentially Irreversible Neurological Syndromes (Tardive Dyskinesia and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome) Caused by Neuroleptics



Neuroleptic-Induced Neurotoxicity, Brain Damage, Persistent Cognitive Deficits, Dementia, and Psychosis



Recent Developments in Antidepressant Label Changes



Antidepressant-Induced Mental, Behavioral, and Cerebral Abnormalities



Lithium and Other Drugs for Bipolar Disorder



Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for Depression



From Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to Bipolar Disorder: Diagnosing America's Children



Stimulant-Induced Brain Damage, Brain Dysfunction, and Psychiatric Adverse Reactions



Antianxiety Drugs, Including Behavioral Abnormalities Caused by Xanax and Halcion



The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Drug Company Advocates



Drug Company Deceptions



How to More Safely Stop Taking Psychiatric Drugs



Failed Promises, Last Resorts, and Psychotherapy



Psychiatric Medications by Category


Bibliography


Index