Right. I think this is an excellent development. Psychologists have been lobbying to get prescription privileges for years now and this would go long with that. The scrutiny is warranted. The influence of pushers of the legal drugs (recreation and therapeutic) need to be at least made known to the public, at least so those of us who care to be aware of how policy is shaped through their financial interactions with government and other agencies that purport to be acting in our interest. This is long overdue. Nancy Melucci Long Beach City College Long Beach CA Make a Small Loan, Make a Big Difference - Check out Kiva.org to Learn How! In a message dated 7/13/2008 6:20:27 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Did you know that nearly 1/3 of the American Psychiatric Association's budget comes from the pharmaceutical industry, in the form of journal ads and convention exhibits? Did you know that the current president-elect of the American Psychiatric Association has a nearly-$5 million stake in a drug development company? Now a Republican senator is demanding to see the "other" APA's books, declaring that "money from the pharmaceutical industry can shape the practices of nonprofit organizations that purport to be independent." The APA's Board is in conclave in Chicago this weekend, developing a response. Here's a New York Times article about it: _http://tinyurl.com/5b8agx_ (http://tinyurl.com/5b8agx) Chris -- Christopher D. Green Department of Psychology York University Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Canada 416-736-2100 ex. 66164 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) _http://www.yorku.ca/christo/_ (http://www.yorku.ca/christo/) "Part of respecting another person is taking the time to criticise his or her views." - Melissa Lane, in a Guardian obituary for philosopher Peter Lipton ================================= --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) **************Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus00050000000112) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
