Tag Archives: George Sheldon

Florida Tightening Psychiatric Drug Rules

Posted on May 20, 2010 by CCHR Florida

Daytona Beach News Journal DCF tightening medicine rules By DEBORAH CIRCELLI May 14, 2010   DAYTONA BEACH – A bill that would have ensured tighter controls on administering psychotropic drugs to foster children failed to pass this legislative session, but … Continue reading →

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A Lot of Attention on the Psychiatric Community

Posted on October 28, 2009 by CCHR Florida

On May 28, 2009, Department of Children and Families Secretary, George Sheldon held a press conference in Tallahassee regarding psych drugs prescribed to children in foster care.   30 Second Video Here “A lot of attention on the psychiatric community”   … Continue reading →

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Doping up our children

Posted on September 2, 2009 by CCHR Florida

Do you agree with this editorial  Click here to Vote (on the left side of the article)   Orlando Sentinel Editorial Doping up our children August 31, 2009   The state’s Department of Children and Families is under fire again, … Continue reading →

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