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5. From what I've read the guy had serious mental health issues.

Reply to Honeycombe8 (Original post)

Sun Dec 16, 2012, 11:55 PM

Dec 2012

Drugs could have been a factor. I admit I thought of bath salts at one point.

But the discussion of this aspect, and others, will be shunned on DU. Doesn't fit the agenda of most here.

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Anyone think drugs may have been a factor with the shooter? [View all] Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 OP

I suppose we will find out Marrah_G Dec 2012 #1

Sure, drugs and drugs in foods and drugs in his mommy when in the womb. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #2

Do you know this person or are you making your judgements rustydog Dec 2012 #3

Right now, I'm focused on the problem that is clear - friggin guns. Hoyt Dec 2012 #4

From what I've read the guy had serious mental health issues. Skip Intro Dec 2012 #5

You are wise, Skipper. Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #6

Yes and drugs can do that in a profound way. Skip Intro Dec 2012 #7

Testing will be done, until then much is conjecture ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #8

Psychopathy misdiagnosed as aspergers/autism perhaps plus Ritalin/Adderall Care Acutely Dec 2012 #9

That's what I was wondering. Drs these days prescribe so many drugs.... Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #10

I have no idea how long ago that was, but polypharmacy remains a problem with the elderly. Care Acutely Dec 2012 #15

Or ssri medications daleo Dec 2012 #11

SSRI's are not associated with this kind of premeditated, methodical behavior Care Acutely Dec 2012 #14

Lawyers work for both sides of this issue daleo Dec 2012 #16

I've wondered this myself. StarryNite Dec 2012 #12

I blame Ronald Reagan B Calm Dec 2012 #13