July 7, 2009 – International Coalition for Drug Awareness

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DEPRESSION MED: Mother Kills her 7 Month Old Twins: Attempts Suicide: …

Ann Blake-Tracy15 years ago03 mins

“Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Fyfe said prescription drugs for the woman were found alongside the unconscious mother and her seven-month-old twins, who media reports have named as Sophie and Lachlan.”

“Police believe the woman may have killed her son and daughter before attempting to take her own life.”

“Det Sen Sgt Fyfe said family members had told police the mother had been suffering postnatal depression and been prescribed drugs for treatment.”

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DEPRESSION MED: Woman Turns Into a “Botox Bandit” Florida

Ann Blake-Tracy15 years ago013 mins

Paragraph 19 reads: “In April, Tampa police reported they took Merk into protective custody for mental evaluation after she sent her ex-boyfriend a text message indicating she was suicidal. Police noted she was taking medication for depression.”

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ZOLOFT: Woman Professional Comedian: Bizarre Behavior On Stage: Austra…

Ann Blake-Tracy15 years ago02 mins

Last two paragraphs read: “The mother-of-five also told the disgruntled crowd that she was taking the prescription anti-depressant Zoloft before abusing audience members as they began to file from the theatre.”

“It was pretty disgusting,” one audience member told Confidential

SSRI Stories Note: The Physicians Desk Reference states that antidepressants can cause a craving for alcohol and alcohol abuse. Also, the liver cannot metabolize the antidepressant and the alcohol simultaneously, thus leading to higher levels of both alcohol and the antidepressant in the human body.

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DEPRESSION MED: Soldier Commits Suicide: Iraq/New Hampshire

Ann Blake-Tracy15 years ago02 mins

Paragraphs 3 & 4 read: “Last week, 37-year-old Dane took his life in California where he was stationed. His family in Auburn questions if more could have been done to prevent his death.”

“They say he sought help from the military to battle depression and PTSD and was on medication.”

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ANTIDEPRESSANT WITHDRAWAL: Suicide: Recent Withdrawal: Michigan

Ann Blake-Tracy15 years ago04 mins

Paragraph 7 reads: “Fessenden disputes reports that his son was taking multiple prescription drugs. He said his son recently went off anti-depressants.”

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DEPRESSION MED: 15 Year Old Hangs Himself: Illinois

Ann Blake-Tracy15 years ago019 mins

Between 2003-04 the youth suicide rate jumped 14 percent – the steepest increase ever seen – while the number of antidepressant prescriptions for youths dramatically dropped during the same period: 20 percent for children 10 and under, 12 percent for 11-to-14-year-olds and 10 percent for 15-to-19-year-olds.

ICFDA on Drug Discontinuation: Dropping “cold turkey” off any medication, most especially mind altering medications, can often be MORE DANGEROUS than staying on the drugs.

August 4, 2009

DEPRESSION MED: Mother Kills her 7 Month Old Twins: Attempts Suicide: …

DEPRESSION MED: Woman Turns Into a “Botox Bandit” Florida

ZOLOFT: Woman Professional Comedian: Bizarre Behavior On Stage: Austra…

DEPRESSION MED: Soldier Commits Suicide: Iraq/New Hampshire

ANTIDEPRESSANT WITHDRAWAL: Suicide: Recent Withdrawal: Michigan

DEPRESSION MED: 15 Year Old Hangs Himself: Illinois