Novus News Weekly
April 30, 2007
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More On Anti-Depressants Being Associated With Violent Behavior
More Novus Patients' Successes
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The murderous rampage that left 33 people dead at Virginia Tech has stirred countless emotions: sadness and anger, fear and hatred, grief and disgust.

When Dr. Ann Blake Tracy heard the details, she felt many of those same emotions. Yet there is one sentiment Tracy does not share with much of the rest of the world: surprise. As terrible as it sounds, after nearly 20 years researching links between violent crime, suicide and antidepressants, Tracy is surprised only that it doesn't happen more often.

Details continue to emerge about the lonely life of killer Seung-Hui Cho, who had a history of mental illness. Among Cho's effects, officials found prescription medications related to the treatment of psychological problems.

Though it's still premature to draw conclusions without toxicology results, these are the details Tracy, an author and the executive director of the International Coalition for Drug Awareness, expected from the moment she heard about the Virginia Tech shootings. In her experience, when it comes to investigating high-profile shootings, antidepressants are as common as the presence of loneliness, despondence and rage.

 

Hi Everyone, 

We had another great week at Novus, and successfully detoxed six more patients!  This week we had patients from Kansas, Massachusetts, Connecticut, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Michigan.

 

 
Comments From 3 More Novus Patients

N.P.

Accountant

 

"Your low pressure and sincere approach to your patient's progress and well being was truly the difference between Facility and any other treatment facility I have ever experienced.

 

As I told several of your staff, I had been clean for 16 years but relapsed due to surgery.  I found the positive approach to the patients very sincere.  The constant desire to help us was extremely beneficial to my attitude for recovery.

 

The fact that I was allowed to keep things like my phone and laptop helped tremendously to reduce stress related to my family and business.  As a result, my time spent on focusing on my recovery was much more productive; stress-free.

 

The food was great.

 

You have a  great staff (All included) that exceeded my expectations at every level. 

 

I will highly recommend your facility and philosophy to others."

 
 
 

CF

Attorney

 

"I am very happy I came here for my detox.  It was good that Eric and George took charge and got me to arrive here.  I am grateful to JJ, Jean and Frances.  JJ really has given his all to my care, so have the cooks and nurses. 

 

I have been here at Novus for six nights now.  I am on the backside of my recovery.  I realized I needed more care than just detox to ensure I will not relapse.  I legitimately want to stop using prescription drugs now.  When I first got here, it was so uncomfortable that in all honesty I probably would have relapsed.  Now, I am optimistic that I can do it."

 
 
 

BB

Writer

 

"The living accommodations were extremely comfortable and amenable.  Patient's rights were completely respected.  Privacy was also respected.  The food served was excellent, and the meals were healthy and served in a timely manner.  The nursing staff was both friendly and very professional. 

 

The counselors were all extremely friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.  More than anyone else, they helped make the stay here as pleasant as possible.  Overall, I enjoyed my stay here and feel it will help improve me as a person in a number of ways beyond just overcoming my addiction.  I would definitely recommend Novus to others who need help.

 

I now believe alcohol served no good purpose in my life.  I have come to realize there are many other positive, healthy alternatives out there."

As always, please call us if you know someone who needs our help.  You can e-mail us at info@novusdetox.com, call us toll free at 800-505-6604, call Eric direct at 727-417-0844, or call Stephanie direct at 727-278-5223. 
 
Sincerely,
 

The Novus Team
1-800-505-6604