University of Auckland: Antidepressants May Worsen Addiction
September 10, 2026
September 10, 2026
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 10 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news:
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Antidepressants may worsen addiction
Commonly prescribed antidepressants often fail to improve anxiety and depression in people with substance-use disorders, researchers say.
Associate Professor David Menkes says research suggests treating substance use directly and considering psychological therapies instead of antidepressants.
Antidepre . . .
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Antidepressants may worsen addiction
Commonly prescribed antidepressants often fail to improve anxiety and depression in people with substance-use disorders, researchers say.
Associate Professor David Menkes says research suggests treating substance use directly and considering psychological therapies instead of antidepressants.
Antidepre . . .