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Nothing new under the sun: Little new among psych meds in decades, Part I: The antidepressants

What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun –Ecclesiastes 1:9 You know, I’d say there’s a better than even chance that when King Solomon wrote those words–let’s… Continue Reading

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‘The Reports of My Death Are Greatly Exaggerated’: As Is the Correlation of Antidepressants With Suicide

  “The Reports of My Death Are Greatly Exaggerated.” ~ Mark Twain You can always count on Mark Twain for a response, even in the most awkward of circumstances. In 1897, Mark Twain failed to return to New York City… Continue Reading

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Lower Rates of Antidepressant Treatment for African-Americans: Not Quite What It Looks Like?

Antibiotics, eat your hearts out. Today, antidepressants are the most commonly prescribed class of medications in the United States–and that’s even without Lipitor playing on their team. Since the late 80’s, usage of antidepressants has soared–so much so that a report… Continue Reading

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The Bipolar Road Less Traveled: Beyond Lithium, Part I

Once upon a time, if you were diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you were treated with lithium. And, once upon a time, it worked. According to the Report of the Surgeon General, “Success rates of 80 to 90 percent were once… Continue Reading