(Worthy Insights) – The use of common psychiatric drugs among some of the most infamous mass murderers in American history is prompting the Trump administration to investigate whether they contribute to violent behavior.
Widely available antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have been used by several mass shooters prior to their killing sprees that took three or more lives. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. announced Aug. 28 that his officials are investigating potential links between the drugs and violence, a concern that skeptics such as Kennedy have raised for years. [ Source (Read More…) ]
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