Antidepressants vs Heroin: was RFK Jr right?

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Website: https://taperclinic.com/ During his Senate confirmation hearing, RFK Jr. claimed that antidepressants can be harder to quit than heroin—and the media ridiculed him for it.

But what if he was actually right?

In this video, I break down the research on antidepressant withdrawal and reveal how long withdrawal can last.

I cover the difference between normal and protracted withdrawal, and why some people suffer for years after stopping these medications.

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🔗 LINKS MENTIONED
NPR Article: https://bit.ly/3QIgTze
The Conversation Article: https://bit.ly/3DiG3Bb
SSRI and SNRI withdrawal symptoms: https://bit.ly/3QLBylC
Incidents of Antidepressants article: https://bit.ly/3QF9QXQ

Timestamps:
00:00 The Controversy of Antidepressants vs. Heroin
02:54 Research Insights on Antidepressant Withdrawal
06:14 Understanding Protracted Withdrawal
09:07 The Brain Injury Perspective
11:58 The Importance of Slow Tapering

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