Are Antidepressants Addictive?

  The increasingly continuous prescription of antidepressants raises questions about whether they’re addictive drugs. These drugs aren’t only prescribed for depressive disorders. In fact, they’re frequently administered to patients suffering from chronic pain, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, severe phobias, and post-traumatic stress. The antidepressants that are currently available aren’t addictive. However, in certain circumstances, they can give rise to a situation of dependency. This can appear when an individual stops the treatment suddenly or has been taking it for many years. Antidepressants are effective, but they shouldn’t be used as the exclusive strategy for overcoming a mood disorder. Psychological…