DISCOVER AND RECOVER: Resources for Mental and Overall Wellness

Warning

Risks of Conventional Psychiatric Treatment

International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology – Psychiatric Drug Information

Unite for Life - Mothers

Peter Breggin, M.D. - Psychiatric Drugs Facts

Alliance for Human Research Protection

Robert Whitaker – Mad in America

 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.”

 - Peter Breggin, M.D.

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The following links may be helpful in research, and discussions with your doctor.

Psychiatric Drug Reduction and Withdrawal 

Peter Breggin, M.D. & David Cohen, Ph.D. – Your Drug May Be Your Problem: How and Why to Stop Taking Psychiatric Medications

Professor, C. Heather Ashton, D.M., F.R.C.P. – Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How To Withdraw

Martin Irwin, M.D. – Louisiana State University, Health Sciences Center, New Orleans School of Medicine - Get Kids Off Medicine Program

The Road Back Program

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

Mind – For Better Mental Health – Booklets and Publications

Online Support Groups – Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal 

Nutrition and Integrative Medicine in Psychiatric Drug Reduction and Withdrawal
 

Community Addiction Recovery Association 

Orthomolecular Vitamin Information Centre

Truehope - EMPowerplus Information for Doctors 

Neurofeedback and Addictions 

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.
 
Herb and Nutrient Safety

American Botanical Council – Commission E Monographs

Herb Research Foundation

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 

NCCAM – Herbs at a Glance 

Mark Blumenthal, Founder & Executive Director, American Botanical Council – Basics of Herbal Medicine (video)

Disclaimers
 
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.