Are Antidepressants Addictive?

The video addresses whether antidepressants are addictive, explaining that they are not addictive in the traditional sense. It distinguishes between physiological tolerance and psychological dependence, noting that antidepressants have minimal tolerance effects and do not trigger psychological dependence like benzodiazepines or stimulants. The video also compares antidepressants to other medications, such as blood pressure medicine, and discusses withdrawal symptoms and placebo effects. It emphasizes that antidepressants treat a medical condition rather than temporary emotions.

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