Arun Rath: This is GBH’s All Things Considered. I’m Arun Rath. A lot of us might assume electric shock therapy is a thing of the past. It's been widely condemned by organizations like the U.S.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A local tragedy on Smith Mountain Lake serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of Electric Shock Drowning (ESD). The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office reported finding ...

Sept 7 (Reuters) - A Massachusetts institution for the developmentally disabled can continue to use controversial electric shock devices to address aggressive or self-harming behavior in residents ...