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By Dodai Stewart Oct 20, 2011 4:20 PM 8,397

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Antidepressant Drug Use Up 400%

Antidepressant Drug Use Up 400% You probably sensed this, but here it is: The use of antidepressant drugs has skyrocketed since 1988. Blame the shitty economy and slick ad campaigns: Antidepressants are the most frequently used medication. One in four women ages 40 to 59 take 'em, and one in 25 teens.

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