March 2005

Exposing Psychology, Exalting Christ

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Is there a link between juvenile/adult violence and antidepressants?

Question:

In reading the latest articles on the horrendous side effects of anti-depressants, I remembered that Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, the perpetrators of the Columbine massacre, were on anti-depressants.

Has anyone ever researched the possible link between juvenile/adult violence and anti-depressants? I’ve wondered for a long time if there wasn’t a link between Harris and Klebold murderous behavior and anti-depressants.

–MG, Internet, 1/19/05

Answer:

We located a very comprehensive and well-researched article linking school and workplace shootings with psychiatric medications, and included it in a prior newsletter. Here is the excerpt from the newsletter (March 2004 issue):

Murder Sprees Have One Thing in Common: Psychotropic Drugs

Is there a link between school shootings and other senseless family and workplace massacres, and psychotropic drugs? A pastor from Texas has compiled a list of mass murders, including the Columbine tragedy, that leads one medical doctor to conclude, "...virtually all of the gun-related massacres that have made headlines over the past decade have had one thing in common: They were perpetrated by people taking Prozac, Zoloft, Luvox, Paxil or a related antidepressant drug." (Dr. Julian Whitaker, M.D., "The Reason Behind the Madness") Read the full article at

http://www.kingdombaptist.org/article490.cfm

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Note: The mission of this ministry is to inform mental sufferers and those from whom they seek help of the physical, mental and spiritual dangers of mental health disorders and treatments, and to encourage them to pursue a drug-free, psychology-free, Christ-centered life. Visitors to this web site taking psychotropic drugs who wish to discontinue use are strongly advised to consult a qualified physician for assistance and supervision before starting the discontinuation process. This ministry and web site provides information to help visitors make the most informed decisions about their mental health, and should not replace the advice of a medical doctor.