Since their introduction in the 1950’s, it’s been well known that psychiatric drugs known as neuroleptics or antipsychotics, can lead to permanent involuntary muscle movements called TD’s: tardive dyskinesia or tardive dystonia. In the 21st century, it’s finally possible to show the public easily exactly how serious this disaster is, using web videos. It is…
Info Document Actions Print this The New York Times breaks the news about a study that showed that neuroleptics — also known as antipsychotic drugs — do not necessarily curb aggression in those with cognitive disabilities, and may actually in fact increase aggression. Drugs Offer No Benefit in Curbing Aggression, Study Finds Date Published: Jan…
Info This medical research revealed that the neuroleptics (also known as antipsychotics) may not only shrink the brain, but cause actual cell death. For an abstract, full text, and to download a free PDF of the below article click this link: http://www.nature.com/npp/journal/v32/n6/abs/1301233a.html Effect of Chronic Exposure to Antipsychotic Medication on Cell Numbers in the Parietal…
Info These are a few of the many mainstream medical articles indicating that using neuroleptic psychiatric drugs (also known as antipsychotics) can lead to significant structural brain damage. Brain Damage Associated with Neuroleptic Drug Treatment: The below was compiled by several sources by the late psychiatrist Loren Mosher, MD. For more on this citations click…
Info In this study, both an older neuroleptic (Haldol or “haloperidol”) and a newer atypical neuroleptic (Zyprexa or “olanzapine”) caused significant shrinkage in the higher level parts of the brains in monkeys. Source: Neuropsychopharmacology 9 March 2005 Haldol, Olanzapine Cause Brain Shrinkage in Monkeys Three groups of six macaque monkeys each were exposed to oral…
Info Brain Damage Caused by Neuroleptic Psychiatric Drugs In the past two decades, countless medical studies have shown that use of neuroleptic psychiatric drugs (also known as antipsychotics) is associated with structural brain changes, especially when taking high dosages for a long time. These brain changes can include actual shrinkage of the higher level parts…
Info Document Actions Print this Abilify and other newer drugs may cause increased violence. A Tacoma Washington investigative reporter asks intelligent questions about akathisia and increased violence at Western State Hospital in Washington. “This has not been adequately studied” at any psychiatric hospital, said Dr. Stefan Kruszewski, an expert on psychoactive med side effects. “Most…
Info This is a summary of an article published in the May 2007 issue of the Journal of Nervous & Mental Disease. 195(5):406-414. Factors Involved in Outcome and Recovery in Schizophrenia Patients Not on Antipsychotic Medications: A 15-Year Multifollow-Up Study. Harrow, Martin PhD; Jobe, Thomas H. MD Abstract: This prospective longitudinal 15-year multifollow-up research studied…
Info Document Actions Print this The estate of LaRue Simms filed a wrongful death suit against three local nursing homes claiming a drug they gave him (Seroquel) contributed to his death. Daughter claims Seroquel caused father’s death Date Published: Feb 06, 2007 03:00 AM Author: Steve Gonzalez Source: The Madison Record link http://www.madisonrecord.com/news/newsview.asp?c=190199 The estate…
Info Document Actions Print this Quetiapine (Seroquel) is not a controlled substance and is not considered addictive by the medical system. Yet there are several reports describing abuse among inmates in jails and prisons of this neuroleptic psychiatric drug. Quetiapine (Seroquel) Addiction? Date Published: Jan 01, 2007 03:00 AM Author: EMIL R. PINTA, M.D. Source:…