Top Ten Legal Drugs Linked to Violence

[shiva777]

When people consider the connections between drugs and violence, what typically comes to mind are illegal drugs like crack cocaine. However, certain medications — most notably, some antidepressants like Prozac — have also been linked to increase risk for violent, even homicidal behavior.

http://healthland.time.com/2011/01/07/top-ten-legal-drugs-linked-to-violence/#ixzz1AiJRKLhO

Read more: http://healthland.time.com/2011/01/07/top-ten-legal-drugs-linked-to-violence/#ixzz1AwlxcaIQ

[5thElement]

When people consider the connections between drugs and violence, what typically comes to mind are illegal drugs like crack cocaine. However, certain medications — most notably, some antidepressants like Prozac — have also been linked to increase risk for violent, even homicidal behavior.

http://healthland.time.com/2011/01/07/top-ten-legal-drugs-linked-to-violence/#ixzz1AiJRKLhO

Read more: http://healthland.time.com/2011/01/07/top-ten-legal-drugs-linked-to-violence/#ixzz1AwlxcaIQ

I swear you've read my mind :) I have meaning to bring this up for the last few days. A few years back I read something about the % of mass shootings/murders and how many of the suspects were legally using antidepressants. I will try to find it and come back and link it. Sort of OT but it's been gnawing at me :p

Thank you for bringing this important information our way shiva777. While medication is an important part of assisting some in overcoming their health isssues - not all medications work for all people. DO your research in order to be aware of symptoms of side effects for yourselves & your loved ones.

5th

I just want to clarify that I am not blaming the use of antidepressants for the actions of the mass murder suspects - only pointing out that the side effects could "push" an already unstable mind towards violence.