Toxic Medicine - CANHR's New Guide to Fighting the Misuse of Psychoactive Drugs in Nursing Homes

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) recently released a new guidebook "Toxic Medicine: What You Should Know to Fight the Misuse of Psychoactive Drugs in Nursing Homes." The guidebook covers all of the basics regarding psychoactive drugs in nursing homes, from a description of their uses and side effects to an examination of the applicable laws. The guide also gives practical tips for nursing home residents or their family members to prevent misuse of psychoactive drugs. Releasing the guide is just the first stage of CANHR's 2010 Campaign to End Inappropriate Drugging of California Nursing Home Residents.