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Do i need to stop taking drugs to be healthy?

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Dr. Susan Uhrich answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you mean drugs: Other than those prescribed for you by your doctor, then the answer is a resounding yes!

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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