Cal. NAACP Resolution: End Use of Psyc Drugs on FosterYouth
AHRP applauds the California chapter of the NAACP for unanimously passing a resolution to end the abusive prescribing of psychotropic drugs for children in foster care!
Potent Narcotic ‘Lollipop’ Becomes Best Seller_WSJ
Off-label prescribing of drugs for unapproved uses puts consumers at high risk of harm–but it is the single most lucrative marketing strategy.
Separating the Facts from the Propaganda_Latest Findings of Depression Study
Today's news report circulated by the media about the negative findings of a much touted, but uncontrolled observational study of depression (STAR*D) promotes the business interests of SSRI antidepressant drug manufacturers.
Infant Mental Health Screen-a Gov-approved Assault
An Orwellian nightmare is being implemented on infants even as the evidence demonstrates that the psychiatry's practice guidelines are corrupted by
industry.
Scientific Fraud: Eric Poehlman / Richard Borison
Medical researchers who commit fraud and research misconduct are caught only when a person of conscience steps up to the plate and blows the whistle. There are no systemic, independent checks and balances to prevent research fraud or abuse of patients.
Antidepressant warnings make experts nervous
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/metro/stories/MYSA020305.13A.antidepressants.6d572159.htm Antidepressant warnings make experts nervous Web Posted: 02/03/2005 12:00 AM CST Marina Pisano San Antonio Express-News Even as warning labels about the risk of suicidality in children and teens taking antidepressants are going on medication labels, a new study is showing that American suicide rates have dropped significantly since…
Public Comments Re: Smallpox Vaccine Trial on 2 to 5 Year Old Children, Pg 3
Public Comments Re: Smallpox Vaccine Trial on 2 to 5 Year Old Children I wholeheartedly oppose the use of administering a smallpox vaccine to small children in a randomized study. More controls need to be made to ensure the children’s safety in this situation, and there is too great of…
Risks: Drugs / Vaccines / Trials / Treatments
Risks: Drugs / Vaccines / Trials / Treatment Evidence of antidepressant harm Oct 14, 2005: Andrew Finkelstein Letter to Dr. Russell Katz, Director, Neuropharmacological Drug Products, FDA about FDA’s Failure to Warn about Neurontin-Suicides Aug 29: FDA Response to Utah Court Must Be Truthful Re: Zoloft / SSRI Suicidal Risks…
Dr. Arif Kahn analysis of Psych Drug Trials Reveals High Suicide risk
September 6, 2002. Dr. Arif Kahn analysis of Psych Drug Trials Reveals High Suicide risk. FYI Clinical Psychiatry News online reports (below) that an independent analysis of the suicide rate in psychotropic drug trials– for drugs approved by the FDA between 1985-2000– found that the NEW DRUGS did NOT REDUCE…
In the UK & Canada, but NOT the US Eli Lilly Warns about Zyprexa Lethal Side Effect
In the UK & Canada, but NOT in the US Eli Lilly Warns about Zyprexa Lethal Side Effect – Psych News Fri, 15 Apr 2005 European and Canadian doctors have been warned since September 2004 that patients prescribed the injectable form of Zyprexa (olanzapine) were at risk of lethal side…
Media Release: Congressional Staff Briefing Re: Mental Health Screening for Children
Media Release: Congressional Staff Briefing Re: Mental Health Screening for Children Mon, 7 Feb 2005 ALLIANCE FOR HUMAN RESEARCH PROTECTION (AHRP) Promoting Openness, Full Disclosure, and Accountability www.ahrp.org MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Monday, February 7, 2005 Congressional Staff Briefing : Mental Health Screening for Children In the last Congress,…
Big Pharma’s Shameful Secret / Clinical Trials Stopped Early for perceived benefit later turned out false
<p> Big Pharma’s Shameful Secret – Bloomberg News <br> Most Clinical Trials Stopped Early for “perceived” benefit later turned out false – JAMA </p> <p> Thu, 3 Nov 2005 </p> <p> A six part Special Report by Bloomberg News reveals that “Every year, drug companies spend $14 billion to test…