April 3, 2006 An Out of Control Profession_NewScientist / Infant Mental Health Now Targeted by Psychiatry_MSNBCA graph from the World Health Organization quantifies America’s bizarre prescribing pattern: “The figures are mind-boggling. Nearly Read More An Out of Control Profession_NewScientist / Infant Mental Health Now Targeted by Psychiatry_MSNBC
March 28, 2006 Addictive Qualities of Modafinil Not Discussed by FDA AdvisoryThe Committee and the FDA recommended that the Celaphon provide additionaldata about that risk. However, there is Read More Addictive Qualities of Modafinil Not Discussed by FDA Advisory
March 27, 2006 “Some of the children were prescribed anti-psychotics, rather than discontinued from ADHD therapy.”One of the positive after effects of FDA advisory hearings is the rippling waves elsewhere on the Read More “Some of the children were prescribed anti-psychotics, rather than discontinued from ADHD therapy.”
March 24, 2006 The Ball is in their court–Is FDA preparing to drop it?On Thursday, FDA’s Psychopharmacology Advisory Committee voted 12 to 1 toreject approval of the drug modafinil as Read More The Ball is in their court–Is FDA preparing to drop it?
March 17, 2006 2.5 Million US Children Prescribed Antipsychotics_ FDA ADHD–ADR ReviewThe Associated Press reports that a newly released study by Dr. William Cooper of Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital Read More 2.5 Million US Children Prescribed Antipsychotics_ FDA ADHD–ADR Review
March 16, 2006 FDA Review ADHD Drugs Induce-Psychosis, Mania, Homicide, Suicidehttp://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ac/06/briefing/2006-4210B-Index.htm DATE: March 3, 2006 TO: Thomas Laughren, M.D., Director Division of Psychiatric Products (DPP), FDAOffice of Read More FDA Review ADHD Drugs Induce-Psychosis, Mania, Homicide, Suicide
February 9, 2006 Which is it—51 or 186 deaths linked to ADHD drugs?Reuters reports that sudden death, high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes have been reported in people Read More Which is it—51 or 186 deaths linked to ADHD drugs?