Question by anonymous: Would a psychiatrist be reluctant to prescribe anti-depressants if the patient has a past with painkillers?
I know someone who is severely depressed and has never seen a psychiatrist. This person knows he could probably benefit from therapy and/or anti-depressant medication. He has had a problem with painkillers in the past, sometimes mixing them with alcohol. If he’s honest with the psychiatrist about this issue, will the doctor not prescribe any medication, afraid to give more pills to an addict? Just wondering.
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Answer by JM
i wouldn’t see there being a problem, anti-depressants are typically not addictive and i’ve never really heard of a problem with abuse of them. they don’t give you that “high” feeling.
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