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September 4, 1999: Hilly Rose - Prozac: Panacea or Pandora? - Dr. Ann Blake Tracy
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Guest host Hilly Rose welcomes Dr. Ann Blake Tracy, executive director of the International Coalition for Drug Awareness, for an extensive examination of serotonergic medications including Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and Luvox. Dr. Tracy draws connections between these drugs and a growing list of violent incidents, from the Columbine shooting to the killing of Phil Hartman by his wife Brynn, whose family is now suing Pfizer. She reveals that the driver in the Princess Diana crash was on these medications and that Monica Lewinsky's recent single-car accident may also be linked.
Dr. Tracy explains that these drugs function similarly to LSD and PCP in their effect on serotonin levels, causing patients to enter REM sleep states while appearing fully awake. She presents brainwave evidence showing patients in total anesthetic sleep with eyes open, acting out nightmares without awareness. The discussion covers Ritalin's classification as a methamphetamine, its effect of reducing brain blood flow by 20 to 30 percent, and the military's policy of permanently rejecting anyone who has ever taken it.
Callers share contrasting personal experiences with these medications while Dr. Tracy advocates for natural alternatives including omega-3 oils, hypoglycemic diets, and early sleep schedules. She warns that long-term use gradually overwhelms the liver enzyme system responsible for metabolizing these drugs, leading to dangerous toxic buildup.
Dr. Tracy explains that these drugs function similarly to LSD and PCP in their effect on serotonin levels, causing patients to enter REM sleep states while appearing fully awake. She presents brainwave evidence showing patients in total anesthetic sleep with eyes open, acting out nightmares without awareness. The discussion covers Ritalin's classification as a methamphetamine, its effect of reducing brain blood flow by 20 to 30 percent, and the military's policy of permanently rejecting anyone who has ever taken it.
Callers share contrasting personal experiences with these medications while Dr. Tracy advocates for natural alternatives including omega-3 oils, hypoglycemic diets, and early sleep schedules. She warns that long-term use gradually overwhelms the liver enzyme system responsible for metabolizing these drugs, leading to dangerous toxic buildup.