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Health: Psychiatrists, Children and Drug Industrys Role

July 23, 2007 By Deborah

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Our children seem to be experimental subjects in the use of some strong anti-psychotic drugs used to treat behavior problems. These drugs have profound side effects and almost no use for children.

There is a growing use of these atypical drugs prescribed to children which is influenced by payments from the drug companies.
Yes, your doctor may be getting a significant pay off (on average $1750.00) in prescribing these medications. Read more…

The intersection of money and medicine has become one of the most contentious issues in psychiatry….

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Debbie is a board certified family nurse practitioner with an emphasis on women's health. During the past 22 years she has worked in women's health and family practice with a focus on the integration of conventional and alternative therapies.

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