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davidpdx

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41. I have to agree that most of these claims are out there

Sun Dec 30, 2012, 10:45 AM

Dec 2012

With many of the cases we don't know exactly what treatment the person was receiving, what disorder they had, and whether they were receiving medication. HIPPA pretty much prevents this unless it came out some other way. The person may have killed people and may be dead, but they still have their right to privacy.

Many of these medications I am either on or have been on in the past (Celexa, Valium, Ritalin and Prozac are among the ones I have less knowledge about).

Those who dismiss out of hand the potential help the medications can provide. It is up to the individual who is being prescribed the medication to talk to their doctor and research the possible side effects.

Children under 16 are going to have a different metabolism and react to drugs differently. I didn't start on medication until after I was 18 so I have no experience with that. I'd always urge caution though.

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