MISSD Founder featured on NBC Chicago!
On May 27, 2014, MISSD founder Wendy Dolin was featured on NBC Chicago, discussing akathisia and generic drugs:
“Drug Company Consultants ‘Explain’ Military Suicides… Kind Of” By Martha Rosenberg
This article reflects upon the increase of military suicides. It states that 30% of military personnel who kill themselves have never been deployed and that 60% have not seen combat. This gives some leading suspicion that the excessive drug distribution to military personnel is what is in fact causing these suicides.
“The Drug That Can Make You Kill” by Martha Rosenberg
This article discusses the dangers of giving a Malaria drug called Lariam. This drug has been linked to several crimes and other acts of extreme violence. These side effects can last up to weeks, months, or even years. Both medical and military authorities say this drug should not be given to people that suffer from depression or anxiety, however this drug is often given to many military personnel who suffer from these symptoms. Although this medication is black boxed, the problem still continues as these drugs are regularly being distributed all over the US today without a prior screening of mental health status.
Drug Treatments for Vets Doing More Harm Than Good
Another video from Fox News reported Douglas Kennedy discussing the over-medicating of returning war vets.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w70h_UhuKIw
“SSRI-Induced Akathisia’s Link To Suicide and Violence” by Evelyn Pringle
In the journal A Bitter Pill, Evelyn Pringle, an investigative journalist and a columnist for independent media and television reports the connection between akathisia and suicide. As the article states, “Akathisia is up to 6 times more likely to trigger a suicide than any form of depression caused by life’s circumstances alone.”
“Why Are Suicides Climbing in the Military? Let’s Look at the Drugs Being Prescribed”
Martha Rosenberg, author of Born With a Junk Food Deficiency and speaker at the inaugural MISSD event, is concerned about the over-medication of the troops and suicide.
“Military to Hold Conference on Escalating Suicides; Drugs Not Allowed” by Dr Peter Breggin
Dr. Peter Breggin, a reform psychiatrist, urges the Department of Defense to give serious consideration to the role of drugs, suicide and personal violence in the military.
“The Military’s Billion-Dollar Pill Problem” by Paul John Scott
This article by John Paul Scott in Men’s Journal Magazine highlights military suicides and refers to akathisia as a torture from the inside out.
1st Annual MISSD Event During Suicide Awareness Month
MISSD is happy to announce the 1st Annual MISSD Event, in honor of Suicide Awareness Month. It will be held on September 17, 2013 at the Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago IL, from 6:30pm-9:30pm.