Let Them Eat Prozac
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Let Them Eat Prozac by David Healy
Ground-breaking work on the dangers of anti-depressants and why the FDA continues to approve them. Lots of anecdotes, well-written, author will be on tour in the U.S. Good media lining up, very controversial author.
Physicians should be aware of Let Them Eat Prozac* JAMA *
&8220;Stirring firsthand account of the SSRI wars. . . . Healy is a distinguished research and practicing psychiatrist, university professor, frequent expert witness, former secretary of the British Association for Psychopharmacology, and author of three books in the field. Instead of shrinking from commercial involvement, he has consulted for, run clinical trials for, and at times even testified for most of the major drug firms. But when he pressed for answers to awkward questions about side effects, he personally felt Big Pharmas power to bring about a closing of ranks against troublemakers. That experience among others has left him well prepared to puncture any illusions about the companies' benevolence or scruples. * New York Review of Books *
A compelling story about mystery, deception, death, disappointment, vindication, and uncertainty. * The American Psychological Association *
Healy confirms his status as one longtime thorn in the side of big drug companies, recounting how he was initially enthusiastic about SSRIs but eventually grew concerned about their side effects. * Psychology Today *
Let Them Eat Prozac is a double-pronged exploration, first of the SSRI drugs used to treat depression, and second of the drug industry. * Publishers Weekly *
&8220;Stirring firsthand account of the SSRI wars. . . . Healy is a distinguished research and practicing psychiatrist, university professor, frequent expert witness, former secretary of the British Association for Psychopharmacology, and author of three books in the field. Instead of shrinking from commercial involvement, he has consulted for, run clinical trials for, and at times even testified for most of the major drug firms. But when he pressed for answers to awkward questions about side effects, he personally felt Big Pharmas power to bring about a closing of ranks against troublemakers. That experience among others has left him well prepared to puncture any illusions about the companies' benevolence or scruples. * New York Review of Books *
A compelling story about mystery, deception, death, disappointment, vindication, and uncertainty. * The American Psychological Association *
Healy confirms his status as one longtime thorn in the side of big drug companies, recounting how he was initially enthusiastic about SSRIs but eventually grew concerned about their side effects. * Psychology Today *
Let Them Eat Prozac is a double-pronged exploration, first of the SSRI drugs used to treat depression, and second of the drug industry. * Publishers Weekly *
David Healy is professor of psychiatry at Cardiff University and a former secretary of the British Association for Psychopharmacology. He is the author of over 120 articles and 12 books, including The Antidepressant Era and The Creation of Psychopharmacology.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780814736692 |
| ISBN 10 | 0814736696 |
| Title | Let Them Eat Prozac |
| Author | David Healy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Nyu Press |
| Year published | 2004-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 351 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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