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Drug Users Use A Lot Of Drugs
Scott Alexander explains how the vastly higher doses taken by recreational drug users compared to psychiatric patients lead to misconceptions about drug safety in clinical settings.
8 min read 1,197 words
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Survey Results On SSRIs
Scott Alexander presents results from an SSC Survey on SSRI usage, covering effectiveness, side effects, and discontinuation experiences among 2,090 users.
11 min read 1,596 words
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SSRIs: Much More Than You Wanted To Know
Scott analyzes various criticisms of antidepressants, concluding they have modest but real benefits over placebo, with important considerations about side effects and efficacy.
56 min read 8,645 words
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More Fictional Drugs Banned By The FDA
Scott Alexander presents a satirical list of fictional drugs banned by the FDA, each with an absurd reason for its prohibition.
4 min read 563 words