Prozac - hidden killer?


	Prozac - hidden killer?

graphictruth

12-13-2007 8:13 PM

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medicine, depression, anxiety, mental health

graphictruth says:

The article suggests that reporters covering violent events check to see what medication the killer was taking.

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12-13-2007 8:25 PM

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