Tag Archives: ADHD

New Study Warns of High Dose “ADHD” Drugs Inducing Psychosis

CCHR has documented psychosis and violent behavior linked to any dose of the drugs and wants them prohibited as a treatment for the 3.1 million American children put at risk by taking them. Continue reading

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New Government Report Provides Fresh Evidence of Racism Entrenched in U.S. Mental Health Services

Systemic racism is ingrained in psychiatric mental health practices. Continue reading

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CCHR’s Warnings of Potential Harms from ADHD Diagnosing and Treatment Supported by New Research

Evidence of benefit from ADHD diagnosis and treatment is uncertain, but the ADHD label itself, as well as the stimulant drugs that may be prescribed as treatment, can harm children, researchers find. Addressing behavior instead of diagnosing is advised. Continue reading

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Heart Disease Risk Increases the Longer ADHD Drugs are Taken, Study Finds

Researchers advise prescribers to keep monitoring patients on ADHD drugs for symptoms of heart disease. Continue reading

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ADHD Drugs Do Not Enhance Performance, Worsen Cognitive Ability in Some People, Study Indicates

High potential for abuse and overdose of prescription stimulants prompts U.S. Food and Drug Administration to research alternative treatments. Continue reading

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Many Common Psychiatric Drugs Can Increase Patients’ Risk of Heat-Related Illness

How many people taking psychiatric drugs end up with heat-related medical emergencies? Continue reading

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FDA Updates Warning on Stimulants Prescribed for ADHD, Now Lists Risks of Misuse, Addiction, Diversion and Overdose

FDA Updates Warning on Stimulants Prescribed for ADHD. Now Lists Risks of Misuse, Addiction, Diversion and Overdose. Continue reading

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Alternatives to Psychiatric Drugs

There are non-drug alternatives for adverse mental conditions. Continue reading

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More About the ADHD Hoax

ADHD does not cause attention problems. Continue reading

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The Hidden Horrors of Psychiatry

The Hidden Horrors of Psychiatry
Infiltrating the school system, businesses and your home Continue reading

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