A member asked:

Are there any drugs that will cause you to become depressed as a teenager?

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Yes there are some.: Individual responses vary so medication, street drugs, supplements, herbal remedies, alcohol and birth contronl all have to be included. Alcohol is universally a depressant, only varying in severity. Birth control medication has a reputation of causing depression. Opioid medications are depressants and stimulant drugs can cause depression when one comes down off the high - suicidal in cocaine.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. William Holmes answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Yes: Thete are lots of meds that can potentially cause a side effect of depression. If you have concerns that this is happening it is important to check with your doctor.

Answered 10/4/2016

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