PSYCH DRUGS
NY Psychiatrist Anthony Pietropinto ACCUSED OF RUNNING AN ILLEGAL PILL MILL CLAIMED HE WAS AN EXPERT ON MEN’S SEX LIVES
NBC New York psychiatrist busted for peddling opioids claimed to be expert of men's sex lives Anthony Pietropinto's book was dismissed as 'tattle and platitude' in a review. by Corky Siemaszko October 13, 2018 NY Psychiatrist Anthony Pietropinto poses with his book "Beyond the Male Myth" in 1978 in New York The New York City psychiatrist accused of running an illegal pill mill out of his rented Fifth Avenue office claimed he was an expert on men’s sex lives and co-wrote a book on the subject back in the 1970s called “Beyond the Male Myth.” But Dr. Anthony Pietropinto [...]
Anthony Pietropinto, NY Psychiatrist, arrested, accusing of putting highly-addictive pills in the hands of drug addicts, for financial gain
pix11.com Doctors, pharmacist accused of selling millions of oxycodone pills: officials October 11, 2018 By Mary Murphy Psychiatrist Anthony Pietropinto NEW YORK — Federal agents and the NYPD arrested five doctors and a pharmacist Wednesday, accusing them of putting millions of highly-addictive Oxycodone pills in the hands of opioid addicts, for financial gain. One of the physicians, 80-year-old psychiatrist Anthony Pietropinto, was tracked down by PIX11’s Mary Murphy last year, after the brother of an opioid addict asked for help. The brother had found prescriptions to his sister for Oxycodone, Xanax and Adderall that were written by Dr. Pietropinto [...]
William W. Wood, Illinois psychiatrist, “immediate danger to the public”, sex with patient, his license was previously revoked in Wisconsin – sex with patient
ROCKFORD (WREX) Rockford psychiatrist suspended after allegations of sexual misconduct By Audrey Moon January 27, 2015 A Rockford psychiatrist is immediately suspended after he is accused of inappropriately prescribing medications and being involved in sexual misconduct with several female patients, according to a notice of temporary suspension from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The notice states Dr. William W. Wood is suspended as allegations against him "constitute an immediate danger to the public." The notice details accusations that Wood violated boundaries with several female patients at his practice by sending text messages of a personal [...]
Ben Sessa, UK Child Psychiatrist, former raver and a club DJ, experimenting on subjects with Ecstasy
abc.net.au The hidden world of underground psychedelic psychotherapy in Australia By Jenny Valentish August 30, 2018 Child psychiatrist Ben Sessa John puts The Passion of the Christ soundtrack on the stereo and lies on the single bed in this Melbourne house. He's a 37-year-old engineer working in the renewable energy sector, and not at all savvy about street deals, so he bought his dose of cactus, which contains mescaline, on the dark web. He takes it without ceremony, then talks to his therapist about how he's been feeling. When he starts to feel a vague effect of the drug [...]
Psychiatrist Edwin Hall, Albuquerque Psychiatrist, under investigation, government alleges that 36 patients died while in his “care”
Albuquerque Journal AG probing deaths of 36 patients in doctor’s care By Marie C. Baca September 10, 2018 Psychiatrist Edwin Hall A search warrant served by the New Mexico Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division alleges that 36 patients died while in the care of an Albuquerque psychiatrist over a six-year period. Edwin B. Hall ran a now-closed practice at 1709 Girard Blvd. NE. He has not been charged with a crime, and the warrant states that investigations into 30 of the 36 deaths are ongoing. Six of the deaths were allegedly the result of overdoses, according to the [...]
Prashanth Puspanathan, Aussie Psychiatrist, “I don’t plan on being in conventional psychiatry for the rest of my life. The psychedelic sphere is where I see promise for the future.”
Psychiatrist Prashanth Puspanathan John puts The Passion of the Christ soundtrack on the stereo and lies on the single bed in this Melbourne house. He's a 37-year-old engineer working in the renewable energy sector, and not at all savvy about street deals, so he bought his dose of cactus, which contains mescaline, on the dark web. He takes it without ceremony, then talks to his therapist about how he's been feeling. When he starts to feel a vague effect of the drug in his thighs, John puts on his eye shades and waits for the first wave to hit. [...]
Cynthia Cleveland Hauri, Minnesota Psychiatrist, reprimanded for inappropriate prescribing
ABC 6 News Rochester Psychiatrist Reprimanded for Opioid Prescription Practices July 26, 2018 Psychiatrist Cynthia Cleveland Hauri A Rochester psychiatrist has been reprimanded by the Minnesota board of medical practice. According to the order filed -- Dr. Cynthia Cleveland Hauri is accused of medical practice misconduct including inappropriate prescribing of opioids for chronic pain. She is listed as self-employed with a private practice at 300 first avenue northwest. The order -- indicates the board received a report in October of 2016 -- outlining concerns of her prescribing practices that may create unnecessary danger to her patient’s life, health or [...]
Peadar O’Grady, Irish Psychiatrist, severely criticized for diagnoses of ADHD cases – wants job back after being suspended for more than 3 years
The Irish Times Consultant psychiatrist suspended from job takes High Court proceedings By Aodhan O'Faolain July 23, 2018 Psychiatrist Peadar O’Grady A consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist suspended from his job for more than three years has brought High Court proceedings aimed at halting a “flawed” investigation and allowing him return to work. Dr Peadar O’Grady, the court heard, rejects any claims against him of alleged serious professional misconduct over referral practices concerning patients to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMS) for Laois/Offaly. Dr O’Grady, based in Portlaoise, says he is being scapegoated in respect of under resourcing [...]
Aristide Esser, 82-year-old NY Psychiatrist Faces 20 Years in Prison – Illegally Distributed Drugs
Journal News New City psychiatrist, 82, seeks to avoid prison in drug case By Erik Shilling Nov 26, 2012 His lawyer is asking that an 82-year-old New City psychiatrist who admitted in June to illegally distributing prescription drugs be sentenced to a fine and community service rather than prison time. Aristide Esser faces up to 20 years in federal prison when he is sentenced Dec. 7 by Judge Kenneth M. Karas in U.S. District Court in White Plains. John E. Finnegan, a lawyer for Esser, said in a sentencing memorandum filed Friday that the psychiatrist had a distinguished career before [...]
Maryann Weisman, Penn. Psychiatrist, Arrested – kept writing prescriptions after her license was suspended
Lehighvalleylive.com Doc wrote prescriptions after license was suspended, AG says By Sarah Cassi September 23, 2015 Psychiatrist Maryann Weisman Two Lehigh County women were arrested a week ago for alleged prescription drug crimes, the state Attorney General's office said. Dr. Maryann T. Weisman, 54, of Whitehall Township, and Stacey A. Zuniga, 46, of Allentown, were arrested Wednesday by agents with the attorney general's office. Phone numbers for the women could not be located. Attorneys have not entered appearances for the pair yet, records show. Weisman, of the 800 block of Jefferson Street, is a psychiatrist accused of issuing [...]