May 6, 2026
RFK Jr. Once Again Coming For Your SSRIs
And he knows about SSRIs, because of how he was a heroin addict.
TL;DR
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to curb the use of antidepressants, advocating for non-pharmacological treatments.
- Kennedy claims expertise based on his past heroin addiction, suggesting SSRIs are harder to quit than heroin.
- The article disputes Kennedy's claims, stating SSRIs are not addictive and are crucial for treating clinical depression.
- The author criticizes the New York Times for uncritically presenting Kennedy's views.
- Concerns are raised about the healthcare system's profit motive and disparities in treatment access and research.