Insomnia has reached epidemic proportions. It's estimated to be the #1 health-related problem in America. More than 1/3 of Americans have trouble sleeping every night, and 51% of adults say they have problems sleeping at least a few nights each week. 43% of respondents report that daytime sleepiness interferes with their normal daytime activities. These problems are getting worse, not better. The number of adults aged 20 to 44 using sleeping pills doubled from 2000 to ...
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This week's article in my continuing series on depression and antidepressants will examine the physiological, psychological and social consequences of antidepressant use. Although these drugs are generally considered to be safe by the media and amongst medical professionals and patients, a close look at the evidence suggests otherwise. Antidepressants have serious and potentially fatal adverse effects, cause potentially permanent brain damage, increase the risk of suicide and violent behavior in both children and adults, and increase ...
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