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What People Need to Know About Psychiatric Drugs
by E. Daisy Anderson, M.S., and Janet Currie, M.S.W., 2005
What People Need to Know About Psychiatric Drugs Such as Sleeping Pills, Antidepressants, Tranquilizers, Anti-Psychotics is a 34-page booklet that provides basic information about the problems associated with taking psychiatric drugs. Its purpose is to help ensure that people make informed choices about the treatments options that are available to them.
Some people are prescribed psychiatric drugs without even realizing it, or they are not made aware of the drugs' potentially harmful side effects. This booklet reviews the major categories of psychiatric drugs, the commons uses of these drugs and the problems that can result from taking them, including dependency and addiction. Proceeds are being donated to the Psychiatric Awareness Group to enable them to print more booklets.
Table of Contents
- What this Booklet is About
- Why People Might be Prescribed a Psychiatric Drug
- How Do People Know What They're Taking?
- Drug Classes
- Being Informed
- The Power of Hope
- How People Can Help Themselves
- Other Prescription Drugs that Can Cause Mental and Emotional Problems
- More Information
How to Order the Booklet
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- Victoria, British Columbia V9E 1J3
- Canada
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Download the Booklet in PDF Format
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