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Treat Big Pharma Like Big Tobacco | The Global Mail

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Darin Sullivan in Earth

Treat Big Pharma Like Big Tobacco | The Global Mail.

Treat Big Pharma Like Big Tobacco

By Clare BlumerMay 17, 2013

If all drug-company advertising were banned, the world would be a better place, says the man who wrote the book on diagnosing mental illness. Listen to Clare Blumer’s audio interview with Dr Allen Frances.

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About Darin Sullivan (1980 Articles)

Former President of the Fire Brigade Employees’ Union (2009-2018) and a professional firefighter with more than 30 years experience. I live and work on the NSW South Coast, Australia. I am a strong advocate for firefighters and emergency service workers with an interest in mental health issues and caring for those around me. I am a former Director on the NSW Fire Brigades Death and Disability Super Fund and work with charities including ‘The Movember Foundation’. As a leader and activist I have long been active in the campaign for action on climate change. I am a Station Commander in the fire and rescue service in NSW and have 30 years experience fighting fires, both rural and urban. I am passionate about highlighting the impact climate change is having on fire preparedness and fire behaviour in Australia, and the risks associated with inaction on climate change. I am also a spokesperson for the Australian Climate Media Centre.

1 Comment on Treat Big Pharma Like Big Tobacco | The Global Mail

Adrian Panozzo // May 27, 2013 at 6:25 pm //

The french have a different system of classification for psychiatric illness and therefore medicate less frequently and achieve better outcomes according to statistics.

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