Risks of Conventional Psychiatric Treatment
International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology – Psychiatric Drug Information
Peter Breggin, M.D. - Psychiatric Drugs Facts
From Peter Breggin, M.D. – Psychiatric Drug Facts
Psychiatric Drug Dependence (Addiction) and Withdrawal Reactions
“When the individual’s condition grows markedly worse within days or weeks of stopping the psychiatric drug, this is almost always due to a withdrawal reaction. However, misinformed doctors and misled parents, teachers, and patients think this is evidence that the individual “needs” the drug even more when what the patient really needs is time to overcome the drug’s contrary effects on the brain and body.”
Safety Warning
“Most psychiatric drugs can cause withdrawal reactions, sometimes including life-threatening emotional and physical withdrawal problems. In short, it is not only dangerous to start taking psychiatric drugs, it can also be dangerous to stop them. Withdrawal from psychiatric drugs should be done carefully under experienced clinical supervision.”
From Discover and Recover -
The following links may be helpful in research, and discussions with your doctor.
Psychiatric Drug Reduction and Withdrawal
Professor, C. Heather Ashton, D.M., F.R.C.P. – Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How To Withdraw
Icarus Project – Harm Reduction Guide to Coming Off Psychiatric Drugs & Withdrawal
Ron Unger, L.C.S.W. – Helping Reduce Medications (Therapist’s Guide)
Peter Lehmann – Coming Off Psychiatric Drugs
Coming Off Psychiatric Medication
Community Addiction Recovery Association
Orthomolecular Vitamin Information Centre
Truehope - EMPowerplus Information for Doctors
Hyla Cass, M.D. - Addiction to Mood Altering Drugs (video)
Gary Kohls, M.D. – Getting Through Prescription Drug Addictions (video)
- Note: Dr. Kohls explains how withdrawal from psychiatric drugs can be more challenging than other forms of prescription medication.
American Botanical Council – Commission E Monographs
American Nutraceutical Association
Joan Mathews Larson, Ph.D. – Health Recovery Center – Supplement/Herb Precautions
Julia Ross, M.A., M.F.T. – The Mood Cure – Amino Acid Precautions
Andrew Saul, Ph.D. – Perspective on Vitamin Safety
Linus Pauling Institute – Oregon State University
Mitchell Stargrove, N.D., L.Ac. – Herb, Nutrient, and Drug Interactions
The information on this site is intended for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace medical treatment from a licensed health care provider. The persons and organizations listed do not necessarily endorse this site.
