Florida Psych Facility To Close Amidst Patient Abuse Allegations
As private psychiatric hospital chain closes Florida facility, CCHR calls for tougher criminal penalties against those committing patient abuse By CCHR International January 18, 2016…
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FDA Looks to Expand Electroshock Use Despite Significant Risks and No Proven Benefit
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South African Toddlers Prescribed Mind-Altering Stimulants, Antidepressants and Antipsychotics—Parents Informed Consent Campaign Launched
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Prescription Terrorism: ISIS Fighters Widely Reported to be Fueled by ADHD Drug
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Sexual Assault of Patients, Restraint Deaths, Billing Fraud… Allegations Against National Psychiatric Hospital Chain Continue
By CCHR International November 17, 2015 The Philadelphia Inquirer reported the ongoing Federal criminal investigations into about 20 psychiatric facilities owned by Universal Health Services (UHS),…
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