The
readings
contain references to those who agree and those who disagree with the
major views expressed on this Web site.
The starred (*) books
are excellent introductions to the natural therapy way.
These books clarify
not only the effectiveness of a natural approach, but also its
scientific basis.
Allison, E. Henry
(1990) Kant's theory of Freedom. Cambridge, New York,
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Dalmane, Librium, Paxipam, Restoril, Serax, Tranxene, Xanax.
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Responsibility. New York and London: Routledge and Kegan
Paul.
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P. (1990). Brain Damage, Dementia and Persistent Cognitive
Dysfunction Associated with Neuroleptic Drugs. Journal of
Mind and Behavior, 11(3 & 4), 425-63.
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Breggin,
P. (1993). Toxic Psychiatry. (UK ed.). London:
HarperCollins.
*
Breggin,
P. (1997) Brain-disabling Treatments in Psychiatry. New
York: Springer
*
Breggin,
P. (1998) Talking Back to Ritalin. Monroe, ME: Common
Courage Press.
* Breggin,
P. (1999). Your Drug May Be Your Problem.
Massachusetts: Perseus Books.
Brothers, Leslie, M.D.
(1997) Friday's Footprint: How Society Shapes the Human Mind.
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Wesley.
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Practice. (2nd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
*Clover (Clover Smith
1999) Escape from Psychiatry: The Autobiography of Clover.
Ignacio, CO: Rainbow Pots & Press.
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Psychiatry and the Mental Health System. Journal of Mind and
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Beacon Press.
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