Comments on: Schizophrenia and Predicting Future Dangerousness

By: Frederick Leatherman

Frederick Leatherman — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 01:08:10 +0000

I have a new post up: 13 Reasons Why Zimmerman was not the Person Screaming on the 911 Tape

By: Digger

Digger — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 23:38:03 +0000

An eight year old girl, who had a slight ADHD however did have
ADD, was one of the children I spoke of along with several who were thrown into the drug WITHOUT proper guidance and only from an unqualified teacher advise did parents go with it. The results were a disaster even though the family attending physician gave the drug on the analysis of a teacher. This one girl I followed was in a stupor for 8 years and got nowhere until her parents examined the facts. I would never claim that all are in the same category but as soon as the girl was in a class without pressure she began to blossom and the drug was gradually taken away. While on it she was a zombie, walked the house all night long only to be put on another dose to get through another day. Thank God this family did not listen to “authority”. The girl “grew” and “grew out of” many of her symptoms. Was for awhile about 2 years behind in what others her age had accomplished. However, with close watch by the parents, she managed herself through grade, high college, cosmetic schooling and got her license to practice in three different state exams. The fact is when reaching a “mature” age this can level off and a child can be as responsible and worthy as any other, but it takes closely dedicated parents. Also interesting fact is that in the slow learning part, it was proven that a child with such personality is wrongly pressured to do written scholastic accomplishments and can fail but IF ALLOWED to express the same answers and theory required ORALLY they have every bit the intelligence as others. Something that was found out by chance because the parent went to great lengths in requesting the school system to at least allow these students to perform orally as others do written. Not basing any of this as a general cure but at least should be tried before dosing with drugs to benefit the adults with desired “peace and quiet”. Now 23, leading a good and healthy life, responsible, compassionate, calm. A genuine asset to society.

By: ajamazin

ajamazin — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:27:06 +0000

Some people claim that ADHD doesn’t exist. Some believe that if sugar intake is reduced, artificial additives are removed from food, and TV and computer games are disallowed that symptoms of ADHD will vanish.

For the people who have to deal with the challenges, who often have few resources available to them, this is like kicking someone when they’re down.

Many people don’t seek diagnosis or treatment for their children because of the stigma created by some ill informed people.

Who would tell someone who’s child is a diabetic that insulin should be withheld because diabetes is a phoney condition thought up by the drug companies ?

While ADHD is sometimes underdiagnosed, overdiagnosed and misdiagnosed, it is a real condition with often severe negative consequences for the person who has it.

A qualified doctor can make a clinical diagnosis and if ADHD is diagnosed, then a treatment plan, which can include a drug such as Ritalin, will be designed and implemented to improve the quality of the patient’s life.

By: ajamazin

ajamazin — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:42:49 +0000

justincaselawgic.

“The local and/or state government picks up the bill if there is no insurance and the involuntary commitment was made by some legal authority, not family etc.”

But of course!

Local and/or state governments have budgeted and have ample funds for the psychiatric care of the uninsured.

By: Digger

Digger — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:39:41 +0000

Excuse me, are you commenting to me???? If so, I did put
a question after the Ritalin because I was not sure the name of a correct of drug used. Often a psychiatrist in in need of a credentialed and highly qualified psychiatrist.

By: ajamazin

ajamazin — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:28:27 +0000

“Matt. Matt, Matt, you don’t even– you’re glib.
You don’t even know what Ritalin is.

No, you see. Here’s the problem. You don’t know the history of psychiatry. I do.”

TOM CRUISE

By: ajamazin

ajamazin — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:25:40 +0000

1.There is a big difference between practice and theory.
I stand by my answer.

2. Obviously, Medicaid is insurance.

By: justincaselawgic

justincaselawgic — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:00:29 +0000

Correction. The local and/or state government picks up the bill if there is no insurance and the involuntary commitment was made by some legal authority, not family etc.

By: justincaselawgic

justincaselawgic — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:56:51 +0000

Number three is incorrect as far as involuntary commitment goes. The local and/or state government picks up the bill if there is no insurance coverage. Medicaid also has specific coverage for this.

By: ajamazin

ajamazin — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:05:18 +0000

The family, friends or anyone who has knowledge that the person meets the standards for inpatient commitment may file a petition with the court.

This will involve signing an affidavit stating the facts that indicate the presence of mental illness and danger to self or others.

If the court determines there are reasonable grounds for inpatient commitment, a custody order will be issued, and a law enforcement officer will pick up and transport the person to a mental health center or hospital where the person can be held up to 72 hours.

Most people are released after the 72 hour period for one of three reasons:

1. Failure to meet the criteria;

2. The fear of being sued;

3. The person lacks insurance.