Another case of historic problems with psychiatry emerges in the UK

[SilverbladeTE]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-36803067
long article

basically Sodium Amytal was given to "troubled" teenagers against their will as part of "therapy" in 1960s to 70s, believed to be "narcoanalysis therapy"

blech!

 

[Chrisb]

Of course, such things could not happen now. Standards of professionalism, and regulation, are much higher. The very idea is enough to make one smile. Lightening doesn't strike twice in the same place-so they say.

 

[Snowdrop]

narcoanalysis therapy"

Where do they come up with these ideas let alone the naming of them. 'Narcoanalysis'

Of course, such things could not happen now

I'll add the nod, nod, wink, wink to that OK so there's no nod emoji

 

[Esther12]

Of course, such things could not happen now. Standards of professionalism, and regulation, are much higher. The very idea is enough to make one smile. Lightening doesn't strike twice in the same place-so they say.

Of course, of course, all those involved will have faced serious disciplinary action, and paid a serious price for their actions. Who would want to turn out like that?