US EditionAre antidepressants addictive? Experts weigh in on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s comments
- During a Senate confirmation hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Discussed his past heroin addiction, raising questions about the addictiveness of antidepressants.
- Experts clarify that antidepressants are not addictive like some drugs, although withdrawal symptoms can occur, with research indicating that 15% to 33% of users may experience them.
- Dr. Gail Saltz noted the importance of accurate communication about medications to avoid misconceptions that deter people from seeking mental health help.
- Withdrawal from antidepressants can be serious, with some patients experiencing prolonged symptoms, and while Kennedy emphasizes the seriousness of withdrawal, professionals assert that antidepressants are lifesaving for many.
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President Trump issued an executive order last week creating a Make America Healthy Again Commission, to be chaired by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Among other targets, the commission will examine “prevalence of and threat posed by the prescription of psychiatric drugs, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors [SSRIs], antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, stimulants, and weight-loss drugs.” Kennedy has been ou…
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What is Insomnia Disorder? Insomnia disorder is a common sleep disorder, affecting a significant portion of the adult population in the UK. Estimates suggest that between one in five and one in three adults experience insomnia. This widespread issue can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. Insomnia disorder is typically diagnosed when a person […] The post Understanding the Effect of Antidepressants in Insomnia Disorder appeared…
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