Changing out Drug-First Culture.
Judy and Dr. Mark Horowitz delve into the complexities of psychiatric medications, focusing on the challenges of tapering off antidepressants and their long-term effects on the brain and body. Dr. Horowitz shares his personal withdrawal journey, highlighting the importance of slow tapering and the risks of abrupt discontinuation. They also discuss the societal and medical misconceptions about psychiatric drugs, offering practical advice for those seeking to safely transition off these medications. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.
Dr. Mark Horowitz is a psychiatrist and researcher specializing in the withdrawal effects of psychiatric medications. Originally from Australia, he now conducts research in England, focusing on the neurobiology of depression and the safe discontinuation of antidepressants. Dr. Horowitz's personal experiences with antidepressant withdrawal have shaped his mission to educate others on the nuanced risks and benefits of psychiatric medications.
0:00 Intro
1:38 Dr. Mark Horowitz’s personal struggles with antidepressant withdrawal
10:53 Impact of long-term antidepressant use
14:38 Risk factors for severe withdrawal symptoms from psychiatric drugs
29:30 Depression and the "chemical imbalance" theory
36:42 Alternative treatments for depression
51:54 Challenges of tapering off psychiatric medications
53:47 Dr. Horowitz's message of hope and resilience
56:35 Where to find Dr. Mark Horowitz
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- NwJ's Tapering off Medications Article: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/tapering-off-medications
- Dr. Horowitz’s website: https://markhorowitz.org/
- Twitter: https://x.com/markhoro
- Outro Health: https://www.outro.com/
- Tapering of SSRI treatment to mitigate withdrawal symptoms: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(19)30032-X/abstract
- The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines: https://amzn.to/41cXSv0
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