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DESCRIPTION:The 1998 Pulitzer Prize Finalist and author of "Mad in America" and 
 "Anatomy of an Epidemic" discusses the rise in diagnosis of mental illness 
 in the U.S. and the proliferation of drugs to medicate various 
 conditions.\n\nHe examines how psychiatric drugs effect long-term care 
 outcomes and the studies coming out of Finland on "first break" episodes 
 and treatment.  \n\nDavid Lo, MD, former Chief of Psychiatry for Santa Cruz 
 County Mental Health &Substance Abuse, currently staff Psychiatrist at San 
 Jose State University providing clinical care for students will be joining 
 Robert Whitaker to provide a clinical perspective based on experience with 
 "first breaks" and his experience with providing services to our 
 population.  \n\nThey will be examining perspectives on current treatment 
 of "first break" episodes, research and history of psychiatric medications 
 and discussing their perspectives.\n\n(Sign-In is from 12:30 p.m.-1:00 
 p.m.)\n\nRobert Whitaker will be doing a phone interview with call-in's on 
 Thursday March 10 at 6:15 PM for the next hour or so at 101.1 FM (Free 
 Radio Santa Cruz), also streaming at www.freakradio.org  .  \n\nCall-in 
 numbers: 831-427-3772 or 469-3119\nQuestions can be e-mailed in advance to 
 rnorse3@hotmail.com\n\nThe show will be archived at 
 http://www.radiolibre.org/brb/brb110310.mp3 .\n\nEarlier interviews with 
 Whitaker can be found by searching 
 http://www.huffsantacruz.org/brb-descriptions.html .\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/03/07/18674026.php
SUMMARY:Epidemic of Disability Created by Pharmaceutical Drugs?
LOCATION:1080 Emeline Ave., Bldg D\nLarge Auditorium,  Santa Cruz
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/03/07/18674026.php
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