Tag Archives: Psychotropic Medications

Foster children on psychotropic drugs

Posted on July 28, 2010 by CCHR Florida

As most of you are already aware, 7-year old foster child, Gabriel Myers, hung himself last year while being on multiple psychotropic drugs.  Shortly thereafter, the FDA sent a warning to the psychiatrist who prescribed the drugs to Gabriel.  The warning had … Continue reading →

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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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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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Department of Children and Families (DCF) in Florida looks to fix drug problem

Posted on August 29, 2009 by CCHR Florida

DCF looks to fix drug problem The head of Florida’s child welfare agency vowed to carry out and put dollars behind recommendations in a recent report that shows officials have often ignored years-old guidelines on medicating children in state care. … Continue reading →

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