Category Archives: use of medications

Safer Meds for Alzheimer’s/Dementia Related Psychosis

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Dr. Bob Dick

In Raleigh News & Observer 11-15  Joe & Terry Graden recommend two safer alternatives to the strong sedatives’ side effects, including increased risk of death. Off-label: 1]  label1dextromethorphan,  & 2]  Quinidine. see  JAMA, sept 22/29,2015 for 220 subject study showing … Continue reading →

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My Heated Exchange with a Colleague’s Blog about Psychiatric Medications

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Dr. Bob Dick

First my comment, based on personal experience, then his reply.    You’re passionate as ever about your view of things and sometimes I get the impression that for you, your view is absolutely the only possible correct perspective.  My experience … Continue reading →

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ADHD Meds Not Useful ? Responses To Sroufe’s Recent N.Y.Times opinion article

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Dr. Bob Dick

, A well-read client sent me this recent article, which has distressed many experiencing or otherwise concerned with the ADHD syndrome. The eminent Dr Hallowell wrote a response that expresses my view and concerns. I’ve been intensely discussing Stroud’s view … Continue reading →

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