The Myth of the Chemical Cure

The Myth of the Chemical Cure
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 278
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ISBN-10 : 9780230589445
ISBN-13 : 0230589448
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Book Synopsis The Myth of the Chemical Cure by : J. Moncrieff

Download or read book The Myth of the Chemical Cure written by J. Moncrieff and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-13 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book overturns the idea that psychiatric drugs work by correcting chemical imbalance and analyzes the professional, commercial and political vested interests that have shaped this view. It provides a comprehensive critique of research on drugs including antidepressants, antipsychotics and mood stabilizers.


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