Generation Rx: How Prescription Drugs Are Harming Your Child

Introduction

In his groundbreaking book, Generation Rx, Greg Critser exposes the shocking truth about the overprescription of psychiatric drugs to children and adolescents. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with leading experts, Critser reveals how the pharmaceutical industry has misled doctors and parents about the risks of these drugs, while reaping billions of dollars in profits.

The Dangers of Psychiatric Drugs

Psychiatric drugs are powerful medications that can have serious side effects, including:

• Increased risk of suicide
• Violence
• Mania
• Psychosis
• Tardive dyskinesia (a movement disorder that can be permanent)
• Weight gain
• Diabetes
• Heart disease

The Pharmaceutical Industry's Role

The pharmaceutical industry has played a major role in the overprescription of psychiatric drugs to children and adolescents. By marketing these drugs aggressively to doctors and parents, and by downplaying the risks, the industry has created a situation where millions of children are being unnecessarily exposed to dangerous medications.

What Parents Can Do

If you are concerned about the potential risks of psychiatric drugs, there are a number of things you can do to protect your child:

• Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of these drugs before your child starts taking them.
• Be aware of the side effects of psychiatric drugs and monitor your child for any changes in their behavior or mood.
• If you have any concerns about your child's medication, talk to your doctor immediately.

Conclusion

Generation Rx is a must-read for any parent who is concerned about the overprescription of psychiatric drugs to children and adolescents. This book provides essential information about the risks of these drugs and what you can do to protect your child.

Praise for Generation Rx

"A powerful and disturbing exposé of the pharmaceutical industry's role in the overprescription of psychiatric drugs to children and adolescents. A must-read for parents and policymakers." —Dr. Peter Breggin, author of Talking Back to Ritalin

"Generation Rx is a wake-up call for parents and policymakers. This book provides essential information about the risks of psychiatric drugs and what you can do to protect your child." —Dr. Joseph Glenmullen, author of Prozac Backlash

"A devastating indictment of the pharmaceutical industry and its role in the overprescription of psychiatric drugs to children and adolescents. A must-read for anyone who cares about the health of our children." —Robert Whitaker, author of Anatomy of an Epidemic