The Myth of the Chemical Cure: A Critique of Psychiatric Drug Treatment

Moncrieff, J.

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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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2007-12-04

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9780230574328

DOI: 10.1007/978-0-230-58944-5

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 278