Psicofarmaci: Sulla necessit? di rompere un tab? econtrastare il riduzionismo biologico nel campo della salute mentale

Abstract

A widely recognized value of Whitaker\u27s work lies in the non-propagandistic divulgation of scientific data on the use of psychoactive substances. In our opinion, this work has at least two other and even more remarkable merits: (1) it contributes to the break of a taboo concerning the heavy use of medication to treat mental distress discussing its effects and (2) it introduces an important reflection about the consequences of the reductionist paradigm in the field of mental health