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Kennedy Claims Antidepressants More Addictive Than Heroin

2/18/2025

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During his confirmation hearing as Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparked controversy by claiming that antidepressants could be more addictive than heroin. This bold assertion has drawn sharp criticism from medical experts, who stress that the addiction potential of these medications is vastly different. With 13.2% of U.S. adults relying on antidepressants, his comments raise significant concerns.

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During his confirmation hearing as Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparked controversy by claiming that antidepressants could be more addictive than heroin. This bold assertion has drawn sharp criticism from medical experts, who stress that the addiction potential of these medications is vastly different. With 13.2% of U.S. adults relying on antidepressants, his comments raise significant concerns.