Nationwide Evaluation of New Psychiatric Drugs is Urgent Need

Nationwide Evaluation of New Psychiatric Drugs is Urgent Need

Contributor(s):
Gorman, Mike
Publication:
Produced: 16 February 1956
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Chlorpromazine
Reserpine
Tranquilizing Agents
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Speeches
Abstract:
In this testimony before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Gorman explains to the budget committee that several new tranquilizing drugs (reserpine and chlorpromazine) might revolutionize psychiatry and alleviate overcrowding in mental hospitals. However, no controlled studies had been done to assess the drugs' physiological effects, or their suitability for various psychiatric disorders. Only the National Institute of Mental Health was equipped to do such a large-scale evaluation, and only Congress could authorize the funding for it.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
13 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101743403X2 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
TGBBBC
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101743403X2
Archival Collection:
The Mike Gorman Papers (Profiles in Science)