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DirkMcCallahan@lemmy.world to politics @lemmy.world · 3 months ago

RFK Jr. Is Already Taking Aim at Antidepressants

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RFK Jr. Is Already Taking Aim at Antidepressants

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RFK Jr. is already taking aim at antidepressants
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The new HHS secretary has made baseless claims that the drugs are addictive and cause violent behavior.
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    That’s a pretty good concept actually. I doubt it’ll be good in practice done by a guy who doesn’t know what a vaccine does

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      Maybe get concerned when government officials start talking about putting people on farms?

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        I am concerned. I like the idea of voluntary isolation to reduce access to their addiction while promoting the ability to function again in society.

        I know damn well that wouldn’t be how it’s used in practice, so I’m concerned with it.

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          Antidepressants are what give people the ability to function.

          That’s what you are calling a pretty good concept.

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            I’m commenting towards the rest.

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              Considering this was all you said, maybe you should have made it clear you weren’t referring to people on prescribed psychiatric medication:

              That’s a pretty good concept actually. I doubt it’ll be good in practice done by a guy who doesn’t know what a vaccine does

              Since, you know, it sure sounds like you think putting people on farms for doing something about their depression is a good concept.

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                I missed the depression drugs part on my first read through.

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                  It’s literally in the headline.

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      It sounds like slavery to me.

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        If they want to

        Obviously with this man is in charge it would be. However, the stated idea is not

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          They’re not just going to announce work camps for slaves are they.

          Even if we’re talking about illicit drugs, sending users to work camps is not a cure, it’s just taking advantage of them.

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            …I think you’re not reading what I said…

            They’re not just going to announce work camps for slaves are they.

            Yes I EXPLICITLY STATED IN MY COMMENT I AGREE THEY WOULD DO THAT.

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              Not sure if you’re trying to be sarcastic but I’m having a hard time understanding your comments sorry.

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      No it’s not. Have you been smoking crack?

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        Rehabilitation camp funded by Cannabis taxes is a fine idea.

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