For more information, including links to the scientific evidence base for the statements in this video, as well as further resources: [ Ссылка ]
Peter Gotzsche's website: [ Ссылка ]
Peter Gøtzsche on Wikipedia: [ Ссылка ]
Peter Gøtzsche’s book Deadly Medicines and Organised Crime: How Big Pharma Has Corrupted Healthcare: [ Ссылка ]
An article in the American Journal of Psychiatry that discusses mania and psychosis caused by stimulant use: [ Ссылка ]
Mad in America provides a thorough overview of the diagnosis of ADHD, the way stimulant medications act on the brain, and provides links to research studies regarding the risks and benefits of the drugs. It can be found here: [ Ссылка ]
Allen Frances, MD, who chaired the task force for creation of the DSM-IV (the bible of psychiatry), wrote a feature article criticizing the diagnosis of ADHD and the overuse of stimulant medications for HuffPost: [ Ссылка ]
Examples of stimulant medications include: Ritalin (methylphenidate), Concerta (extended release methylphenidate), Adderall (amphetamine), Strattera (atomoxitine hcl), Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine), and Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine). Examples of SSRIs (a common type of antidepressant) include: sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva, Brisdelle), and fluvoxamine (Luvox).
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Note: This video does not constitute medical advice. Stopping psychiatric drugs, especially abruptly, can be dangerous, as withdrawal effects may be severe, disabling or even life-threatening.
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Video edited by Daniel Mackler
