Category Archives: Psychostimulants

Action Alert and News Update on the psychotropic drugging of Foster Care children

 In a letter to State Officials (across the U.S), written by three different divisions of Health and Human Services, it states:  ”Children in foster care represent only three percent of children covered by Medicaid,yet, based on a study of pharmacy … Continue reading

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Ritalin destroying hearts?

  Ritalin is one of the most common medications to treat ADHD and ADD in children. It is also one of the most deadliest!

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Increased Labeling and Drugging of ADHD In Children

  In September, the American Academy of Pediatrics demanded increased FDA warnings about psychotropic drugs causing diabetes and other health problems in children.  Despite the contradiction, the American Academy of Pediatrics just now approved testing even more children, as young … Continue reading

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The Effects of Ritalin on Our Children

One of the first questions that could be asked is: If children have to say “yes” to Ritalin and the effects of Ritalin, will they “Say No to Drugs” later in life? Continue reading

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Medicating Children Away

It is not just in Florida one finds doctors medicating children, even toddlers, for behaviors long known as normal in children — shyness, restlessness, short attention spans, fear/grief when left by parents in a new school, daycare, etc. Britain now … Continue reading

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Stevie Nicks: The biggest mistake I ever made was going to see a psychiatrist

NewsWeek My Favorite Mistake: Stevie Nicks May 01, 2011   by Stevie Nicks   The biggest mistake I ever made was giving in to my friends and going to see a psychiatrist. It was in the mid-1980s, and I had … Continue reading

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Florida’s Own Olympic Champion

Michael Phelps, an Olympic Gold Medal winner, has become a symbol of heroism for families across America! As a child, Michael, never sat still, never stopped asking questions, just wanting to go from one thing to another.  His mother was … Continue reading

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Psychiatric Drugs: What are the side-effects

Psychiatric drugs are pretty widespread these days, but does everyone know what they actually do?  “These drugs are fully capable of disabling—often permanently—body, brain and spirit” according to an article in Online Journal.  These drugs are designed to alter your … Continue reading

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Ritalin Long-Term Side Effects

Ritalin, often misspelled Ridalin, is a trade name for the prescription drug methylphenidate, which is a central nervous system stimulant. It is used as an aide to the mental health of children in particular. According to the National Drug Intelligence … Continue reading

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