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Are anti-depressants the new 'snake oil'?

Are anti-depressants a way over prescribed 'cash cow' for pharmaceutical companies?

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they are not really new... and do work for some... so i'd have to say no.

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shynessisnice	Posted Nov 7th, 2009 at 6:04PM I'm on various meds for mental health, most are double-headers, treating depression and anxiety. I have to say for me it got to the point I willingly made an appointment with a mental health facility because I was so anxious I was sick and tense all the time and was going to "blow up" - once I started on meds, while they weren't a magic cure, it did take the edge off and is maintaining a dull "cap" on anxiety and depression. Rated: +2Vote for this!
staypuft	Posted Nov 7th, 2009 at 11:24PM yes they are now and days if a kid acts up its not thier fault "Hey lets dope them up" Rated: +2Vote for this!
VictoryVision	Posted Nov 7th, 2009 at 6:47PM I don't know anything about snake oil. I've been on antidepressants since 1992, and from the start, my life was changed. Before, I was extremely shy, paranoid, withdrawn, and cried easily. I was always uncomfortable around other people. As a child in school, when a teacher called on me to recite, I started crying. On antidepressants (zoloft), I was calm, finally able to relax, and breathe properly. I couldn't squeeze a tear out--even if I wanted too. Rated: +2Vote for this!
vlowery1105	Posted Nov 7th, 2009 at 5:42PM It's the new go juice Rated: +1Vote for this!
pukirahe	Posted Nov 7th, 2009 at 5:43PM Right. Only the Word of God and the living under His guidance can bring you hilarity, health and happiness. Rated: +1Vote for this!
booradley	Posted Nov 7th, 2009 at 5:45PM No. Rated: +1Vote for this!
deadant7	Posted Nov 7th, 2009 at 5:53PM I am on one and it helps some, not as much as I had hoped. I don't think snake oil does anything at all. So, I'd say no. Rated: +1Vote for this!
college101	Posted Nov 7th, 2009 at 6:24PM Yes totally. Half of the problems we have now days is caused by psychologists not doing their job and forcing pills down peoples throats. It's bs really, teach people how to deal with things on their own. Not to further repress it with some med that will slowly kill them and mess their head up worse! Rated: +1Vote for this!
Zelphie	Posted Nov 8th, 2009 at 10:22AM Yes they are the new "snake oil" First of they target a little understood "theory" of the mental illness model, and mostly for the benifit of "big pharma" I believe those whove been lucky enough to find some level of peace from taking them are experiencing a placebo effect. Studies will show that the placebo effect is powerful and either slightly or not at all more effective, but I say who cares why they feel better, just enjoy, since all we have still is pseudoscience anyway. Rated: +1Vote for this!

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