[geeks] Psychotropics aka anti-depressants, etc

[vance at neurotica.com]

On Wed, 23 Jul 2003, Geoffrey S. Mendelson wrote:

> > The "standards" for ADD/ADHD diagnosis are vague.  This dramatic
> > increase for Ritalin and related drugs is primarily in the US as well.
> > The pharmaceutical companies advertise these drugs like they are the
> > panacea for the stress of modern life.
>
> I can't speak about the U.S. here in Israel the process of getting
> ritalin is much more difficult. One has to be evaluated by a psychatrist
> and have a prescription written. Once written refills can be issued by
> the family doctor.

It's the same here, but that doesn't stop it from being thoroughly
overprescribed.

Peace...  Sridhar