The Myth About Illegal Drugs…Are They Cast-Off Psychiatric Drugs?

The Myth About Illegal Drugs–Are They Cast-Off Psychiatric Drugs?

The founders of Label Me Sane, a California based company announced a nationwide lecture series to educate the public about both illegal and prescription drugs, specifically the psychiatric medication mass marketed today for all types of psychiatric disorders.

Label Me Sane (a non-profit corporation) was established after Alesandra Rain and Andrea Crocker found most drug education lectures gave inadequate information about prescription drugs. Rain, a survivor of prescription drug addiction, understands there is a lack of information regarding psychotropic and behavioral drugs. She is angered about the history of illegal drugs and their connection to past psychiatric use. Rain claims that a manufacturer of a widely used anti-depressant today patented LSD in the 50's and that some illegal drugs were considered the "wonder drugs' of their time, just like many of the new drugs are marketed today.

She claims over 68 million Americans have used anti-depressants without realizing that many of the adverse effects are identical to illegal drugs. An estimated 1.5 million children and adolescents are on these drugs, representing a 151% increase in the 7–12 age group and 580% increase in the under 6 population. Parents are not informed about potential suicidal feelings that can arise when stimulants are prescribed to treat behavioral issues. The U.S. is one of the only countries that allows direct to consumer marketing. "People are going to their doctors asking for these drugs by name' explains Rain. "We believe many parents feel they are helping their children but not are not aware of the dangers.'

"My lectures don't tell people not to take drugs,' insists Rain, "but they do encourage people to find out for themselves about side effects and what drugs can do to the mind and body. I want people empowered to think for themselves and look at all the facts. After all, most illicit drugs are cast off psychiatric drugs,' concluded Rain.

Any business, organization or college interested in a lecture is encouraged to contact Label Me Sane for availability.

Photo caption: - Andrea Crocker and Alesandra Rain

For further information, contact Alesandra Rain or Andrea Crocker at 661.298.3915
LABEL ME SANE PRODUCTIONS, 30765 Pacific Coast Hwy. #266, Malibu, CA 90265
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