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RFK Jr. is already taking aim at antidepressants (www.motherjones.com)

submitted 6 days ago by MicroWave to c/health

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Summary

Newly confirmed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing an investigation into antidepressants, claiming they are overprescribed, addictive, and linked to violent behavior—despite scientific evidence disproving these claims.

His past remarks include falsely linking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to school shootings and suggesting withdrawal treatment via "wellness farms."

Medical experts widely reject his views, with 15,000 physicians opposing his appointment.

Critics warn his rhetoric could stigmatize mental health treatment and undermine public trust in proven medications.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 6 days ago (4 children)

I feel like there's potentially a disconnect here between the common and technical usage of "addictive", because SSRIs definitely have a pretty bad withdrawal syndrome.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Physical dependence is different than addiction. An addiction is actively detrimental to your ability to live your life and causes you harm. Yes, your body becomes dependent on SSRIs and getting off of them is a journey, but they allow the people that need them to function in everyday life. Addiction does not do that.

[–] gdog05 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Do not, my friends, become addicted to water...

[–] Zorque 4 points 6 days ago

Di-hydrogen monoxide exposure is real, and dangerous!

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