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When a new generation of drugs for schizophrenia began appearing in the early 1990s, there was rejoicing-and relief. Finally, patients had alternatives to old sledgehammers like Thorazine and Haldol, notorious for causing bizarre tics like lipsmacking and other jerking movements that might justify the fear-so common in schizophrenics-that everybody's staring at them. I remember the excitement in my own family. One of my siblings, now in her 40s, has endured the rattling demons of this disease since adolescence. About five years ago she tried the newly marketed Zyprexa (olanzapine). Before long she was astoundingly better...
...HARVARD TEACH-IN ON KATRINA RELIEF...
...Harvard Humanitarian Initiative will host this open series of discussions. Panelists from the Harvard faculty will discuss humanitarianism, FEMA, disaster relief, and human rights. Friday, September 30, noon-4:00 p.m. in Longfellow Hall, 13 Appian...
Harvard Hillel, HUDS, the Southern Society, the Texas Club, and Kuumba are hosting this event. Enjoy southern-style grub and Kuumba performances while playing fundraising games. Cash donations will be accepted. All proceeds will benefit the NAACP Disaster Relief Fund, and will be matched by Harvard College. Thursday, September 29, 5:00-7:30 p.m. in Hillel, across from Tommy’s on Mt. Auburn...
Dine at Arrow St. Crepes or Phatt Boys on October 5, and 75% or 10% of your tab (respectively) will go to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. Donations will also be collected at the restaurant. For more information, see dineforamerica.org...