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January 3, 2006

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Should Troubled Officers Take Antidepressant Medication?

Are antidepressants dangerous medications for cops? That question was raised recently on the listserv for the IACP’s Psychological Services Section. A psych professional from south Florida reported noticing of late “a marked increase in police officers being prescribed” antidepressants, known pharmacologically as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). These include common brand-name drugs such as Prozac,...
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