Criminal Defense Attorneys and Pharmaceutical Litigation Specialists Take Note of National Conferenc

Pharmaceutical Litigation Lawyers will gain valuable knowledge about the pharmaceutical industry from key note speaker and best selling author and journalist, Alison Bass , author of Side Effects: A Prosecutor, a Whistleblower, and a Best Selling Antidepressant on Trial, as well as many presentations from medical experts who have been heavily involved in pharmaceutical litigation, medical malpractice and criminal defense.  Presentations at the  Syracuse Conference will include  internationally respected Alaskian Attorney Jim Gottstein and Attorney Stephan Sheller.  Mr. Sheller was named a finalist in the 2003 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award given by Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, and has developed a legal strategy that directly resulted in over 10 billion dollars in settlement.  Mr. Gottstein is a Harvard Graduate and recently litagated before the Alaska surpreme court a mental health related settlement  valued between 750 million to 1.3 billion dollars.  The ICSPP Conference will have a lot to offer Criminal Defense Attorneys and Public Defenders dealing with clients labeled with mental health problems such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, or Oppositional Defiant Disorder.  Clients dealing with complex behavioral issues need a skilled attorney to assist them with their legal issues, the ICSPP Conference is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals to build their skills in many areas. Knowledge of prescription drugs and their side effects is becoming more critical for successful criminal defense attorneys.  Florida Criminal Defense Attorney John Musca has published several internet articles acknowledging the evidence between psychiatric medications and criminal behavior.  Attorney Musca recognizes the increase in Xanax DUI’s within the State of Florida.  Xanax is an anti-anxiety medication that reacts strongly with alcohol.  Xanax, also known as Alprazolam, is the fifth-most commonly prescribed drug in America and Attorney Musca points out is becoming the drug of choice for teenagers who experience an alcohol euphoria with no detectable odor for suspecting parents.  Attorney Musca also called attention to the 1999 murder trial of  Ryan Ehlis .  The criminal court found Ehlis innocent of  the shooting death of his child after testimony by a psychiatrist and by the manufacturer of the ADHD drug Adderall stated that the "psychotic state" was a very rare side effect of the psychiatric medication.  Criminal Defense attorneys can develop an indepth understanding and increased knowledge of the effects of psychiatric medications at the ICSPP Conference. ICSPP Executive Director, Dr. Toby Watson writes:  "We want anyone suffering or working with someone suffering to attend and potentially capture a more comprehensive understanding of how to help someone heal, manage, overcome and fully develop.  The public is encouraged to attend the seminars, panel discussions or the Friday evening session for parent's (i.e. log on to www.icspp.org and chose just want your interested in).   Specific topics include: education sessions on how to change and shape children's behavior, decrease problems and conflict, increase positive self esteem, decrease need and reliance upon psychotropic medications, increase proper nutrition, understand outcomes on breast feeding versus formula bottle feeding, understand what role chiropractors are playing in mental health, and understand how the media shapes our thoughts and ideas about what might be best for our family and children.  It is the role of each individual to self educate themselves and to be critical of the information they are told.   ICSPP hopes each attendant will ask questions and share varying viewpoints based on their experiences.  ICSPP is solely funded by it's membership dues." The International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology, Inc is a nonprofit (503c) research and educational network.  To learn more about ICSPP or register to attend the 2009 conference go to www.icspp.org.

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