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All Party Parliamentary Group for Prescribed Drug Dependence

Author: Editorial 9th November 2018 0 Comments

The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Prescribed Drug Dependence , in their own words: “… will address the growing problem of prescribed drug dependence (PDD). Increasing numbers of prescriptions for addictive, psychoactive drugs are being given to both adults and children, including benzodiazepines, antidepressants, antipsychotics, stimulants and painkillers….
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Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms severe, says new report

Author: Editorial 4th October 2018 0 Comments

The Guardian newspaper reports: “Half of all those taking antidepressants experience withdrawal problems when they try to give them up and for millions of people in England, these are severe, according to a new review of the evidence commissioned by MPs. Guidance…
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