Tag Archives: Child Drugging

Vatican Investigates Psychiatric Drugging of Children

Posted on June 16, 2013 by cchrstl

Vatican Investigates Psychiatric Drugging of Children On June 14-15, the Vatican held a conference, “The Child as a Person and as a Patient: Therapeutic Approaches Compared,” in order to bring professionals together to discuss the harmful consequences of psychiatric drugging … Continue reading →

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Charges reinstated against Detroit Mom Maryanne Godboldo

Posted on June 15, 2013 by cchrstl

Charges reinstated against Detroit Mom Maryanne Godboldo Charges have been reinstated against Detroit mother Maryanne Godboldo, who faced down a SWAT team and a tank for refusing to administer a dangerous and potentially lethal psychiatric drug (Risperdal) to her daughter. … Continue reading →

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Cogitations on BRAIN

Posted on April 11, 2013 by cchrstl

Cogitations on BRAIN The BRAIN (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies) initiative, a project President Obama discussed in his most recent State of the Union address, was formally announced April 2 at the White House. The White House would like … Continue reading →

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Too Many Missouri Children Drugged for ADHD

Posted on March 12, 2013 by cchrstl

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov) analyzes and publishes statistics for various conditions. A January 24, 2013 CDC research survey [“State-Based and Demographic Variation in Parent-Reported Medication Rates for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, 2007–2008”] reports that Missouri had the … Continue reading →

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Do Not Be Fooled By Generic Concerta

Posted on January 1, 2013 by cchrstl

Happy New Year! Include CCHR Support in your New Year’s Resolutions! On New Year’s Eve, Mallinckrodt, the pharmaceuticals business of Covidien in Hazelwood, Missouri (a city in St. Louis County), announced that it received approval from the U.S. Food and … Continue reading →

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Connecticut Shooting Wake Up Call

Posted on December 18, 2012 by cchrstl

Wake Up Call for Federal Investigation of America’s  Failed Mental Health System In the coming days, as a nation, we will respectfully bow our heads for those brief moments of silence in remembrance of the victims of Newtown, CT. Then, … Continue reading →

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Risky Rise of the Good-Grade Pill

Posted on June 14, 2012 by cchrstl

A June 9th article in The New York Times describes the rising number of high school students who are abusing ADHD drugs. “At high schools across the United States, pressure over grades and competition for college admissions are encouraging students … Continue reading →

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Missouri HB 1987 TAKE ACTION

Posted on March 31, 2012 by cchrstl

We are delighted to report that Missouri State Representative Mike Leara (Republican, District 095 – Sunset Hills, Crestwood, Fenton and Grantwood Village in St. Louis County) introduced House Bill 1987 with the stated purpose to establish requirements for parental consent … Continue reading →

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The Mental Health in Schools Act of 2011

Posted on March 11, 2012 by cchrstl

Our U.S. Government at Work U.S. House of Representatives bill H.R. 751, the Mental Health in Schools Act of 2011, was sponsored in Congress 2/17/2011 by Rep. Grace Napolitano (California, D-38) and acquired 52 co-sponsors. The stated purpose of this … Continue reading →

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Federal Funds for Learning Disorders

Posted on January 2, 2012 by cchrstl

IDEA – The Source of Federal Funds for Learning Disorders Special Education under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) has become a gravy train for psychiatrists and psychologists diagnosing children with ADHD [Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder] or “learning disorders” … Continue reading →

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