Posted by Larry Hoover on December 16, 2005, at 9:46:44
In reply to Re: Dr. Tracy on SSRIs.., posted by jamestheyonger on December 15, 2005, at 20:07:12
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> > >There is no autopsy evidence for SSRI >potentiation of suicide. But alcohol? Huge. >Widely available, without a prescription.
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> > I don't think that autopsy information is
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> Huh ? An autopsy defines the cause and contributing factors of death. It could not be more relevant.There was a study done in Utah, which has the dubious distinction of having the highest prescription rate for SSRI antidepressants. The blood from 49 adolescent suicide victims was analyzed. Not one of the subjects had detectable SSRI in their blood. However, 24% of the youths were prescribed these drugs. What is the perception (without knowledge found at autopsy)? And how does it differ from fact?
Funny. Although she is from Utah (or bases her offices there, or something), I have never heard her mention this information.
Lar
poster:Larry Hoover
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