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Is this consistent w/depression? when off ssris i feel the need for caffeine or licorice, but am otherwise cognitively not morbid

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Dr. Carlos Satulovsky answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: It is consistent. That is why most substance abuse/dependency dual diagnosis patients tend to relapse less when the depression is properly treated.

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Answered 5/12/2016

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A member asked:

Is this consistent w/depression? when off ssris i feel the need for caffeine or licorice, but am otherwise cognitively not morbid

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carlos Satulovsky answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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