Despite voluminous warnings on the health dangers of antipsychotic
drugs - the use is increasing. Who prescribes antipsychotic
drugs? Mainly - psychiatrists:

"The study, which looked at visits to pediatricians and other doctors,
found that psychiatrists were the most likely to prescribe
antipsychotic drugs." New York Times, June 6, 2006

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August 25, 2008

Antipsychotic Drug Use Up in Elderly Despite Warnings
August 25, 2008

MONDAY, Aug. 25 -- Safety warnings slowed the use of antipsychotic
drugs in seniors with dementia. But the overall use of the drugs in
the elderly increased, a finding which suggests that warnings may not
be sufficient to protect patients, Canadian researchers say.

Between late 2002 and June 2005, Health Canada issued three warnings
that three new atypical antipsychotic drugs increased the risk of
stroke and death in elderly patients with dementia.