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| − | '''Antidepressant''' drugs | + | '''Antidepressant''' drugs are prescribed to sufferers of [[depression]], a severe and disabling [[mental health]] condition, which is currently widespread, particularly in "[[developed]]" countries. |
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| + | == SSRIs == | ||
| + | [[SSRI]]s are a modern class of drugs that are used for this purposes, although they can have serious side effects. | ||
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| + | == Psilocybin == | ||
| + | In 2019, research was ongoing into use of [[psilocybin]], which is well tolerated and has achieved promising results. Its illegality hampers research, as does the fact that since it is naturally occurring, it does not fit the patentable model of [[big pharma]].<ref>https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/magic-mushroom-depression-psilocybin-trials-kcl-mental-health-addiction-a9251451.html</ref> People might also suffer with [[addiction]]. | ||
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Revision as of 16:15, 12 July 2022
 Antidepressant  (drug)   | |
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| Founder(s) | Big pharma |
| A type of drugs prescribed to sufferers of depression | |
Antidepressant drugs are prescribed to sufferers of depression, a severe and disabling mental health condition, which is currently widespread, particularly in "developed" countries.
SSRIs
SSRIs are a modern class of drugs that are used for this purposes, although they can have serious side effects.
Psilocybin
In 2019, research was ongoing into use of psilocybin, which is well tolerated and has achieved promising results. Its illegality hampers research, as does the fact that since it is naturally occurring, it does not fit the patentable model of big pharma.[1] People might also suffer with addiction.
Related Quotation
| Page | Quote | Author | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| David McGowan | “If ignorance is truly bliss, then why do so many Americans need Prozac?” | David McGowan | 2000 |
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