Tonight on BBC TV 1 at 8.30 pm PANORAMA will focus on the adverse effects of antipsychotic/ psychoactive drugs on people who are already having problems, such as those with suspected dementia.
An elderly father sedated with a 'chemical cosh' of powerful drugs and secretly filmed by his daughter. Families who care for their loved ones at home to help them come off the anti-psychotic drugs that worsen their symptoms and shorten their lives.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00vz22h
www.comingoff.com is a helpful web site with information on reducing psychotropic drugs. Input by psychologist Rufus May and MH Nurse Adam Jhugroo, both known to APRIL charity as caring people really concerned about overuse of drugs in mental health. They have also participated in our conferences.
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Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) caused by everyday medicines, or anaesthetics can include depression, anxiety, insomnia, suicidal feelings. Pharmaceutical drugs for pain, infections, acne, anxiety, depression, may cause immediate or withdrawal reactions. Genetic differences may put individuals at risk Refer to our updated web site: www.april.org.uk for extensive information, Please follow us on Twitter @APRIL_charity APRIL (Adverse Psychiatric Reactions Information Link) www.april.org.uk
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