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Essays on psychiatric medications

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Aug 19, 2019SSC

Maybe Your Zoloft Stopped Working Because A Liver Fluke Tried To Turn Your Nth-Great-Grandmother Into A Zombie

Scott Alexander explores a theory suggesting that complex features of human biology evolved as defenses against parasite manipulation, discussing its implications for understanding psychiatric medications and biological complexity.

18 min read 2,722 words

Apr 25, 2015SSC

Nefarious Nefazodone And Flashy Rare Side Effects

Scott examines how rare but severe drug side effects often lead to underprescription compared to drugs with common but less severe side effects, potentially resulting in suboptimal patient care.

16 min read 2,478 words

Adderall drug side effects medical decision-making