Peter Breggin has been a leading figure in the attempt to warn the psychiatric profession of the dangers of psychiatric drugs like Ritalin and Prozac. His most recent book is one of the few available which discusses the details of how to withdraw from psychiatric medications without experiencing serious symptoms. The book is well worth reading just for Breggin's own story of how he came to realize the serious problems involved with these medications. Unfortunately, Breggin minimizes the role that nutrient supplementation can play in decreasing withdrawal symptoms. I have talked to several individuals over the years who found withdrawal from addictive drugs impossible until they improved their nutrient intake. You can click on this link to travel to the web site Dr. Breggin has created.
Breggin's web site contains the following warning:
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. Methods for safely withdrawing from psychiatric drugs are discussed in Dr. Breggin's new book, Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal: A Guide for Prescribers, Therapists, Patients, and Their Families.
Breggin's web site contains the following warning:
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. Methods for safely withdrawing from psychiatric drugs are discussed in Dr. Breggin's new book, Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal: A Guide for Prescribers, Therapists, Patients, and Their Families.
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