Our post-SSRI era: A new network of clinics is opening up to help people wean off antidepressants

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• Many patients end up "parked" on antidepressant meds.
• It can be tough to quit on your own. Withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to severe.
• A first-of-its-kind microdosing service is opening in the US to help fill a gap in the guidance.

When Mark Horowitz first decided to quit his antidepressants in 2015, he'd heard that it usually takes a few weeks, maybe a few months, at most, for a person to safely wean off their meds.

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