In 2002 , Breggin was hired as an expert witness by a survivor of the Columbine High School massacre in a case against the makers of an anti-depressant drug . In his report , Breggin noted that " ... Eric Harris was suffering from a substance induced ( Luvox-induced ) mood disorder with depressive and manic features that had reached a psychotic level of violence and suicide . Absent persistent exposure to Luvox , Eric Harris probably would not have committed violence and suicide . " However , the argument was rejected by the judge , and the lawsuit was eventually dropped with the stipulation that the makers of Luvox donate $ 10,000 to the American Cancer Society . In 2005 , he testified as the medical expert in a trial in which a jury " returned a malpractice verdict against a shock doctor in favor of the injured patient " . His testimony as a witness helped to win against the adherents of shock treatment and psychosurgery and it was announced as harmful
Columbine High School massacre
Columbine High School massacre
Peter Breggin