Please advise: Which antidepressant would you say is the best for the treatment of drug addiction and also best for dealing with anger?<\/p>\n\t
I have not analyzed the various antidepressants, nor do I have the expertise to make such a judgment call. That is something that would have to be discussed with a doctor or a psychologist. I just note that these products are often prescribed in situations where they are not needed and little is done to get a person off of them once they are on them. Therefore, care must be taken in their use. Coming off of drugs is one area where I can see a potential benefit. However, even here there is evidence that complete avoidance of drugs has a better success rate. See: Beating Heroin in Russia<\/a>.<\/p>\n Anger is best dealt with by learning from the Scriptures how to manage anger. I would suggest starting with these two articles:<\/p>\n If you have the chance, it is best to sit down on a regular basis to talk with a preacher about issues that make you angry. Having someone to bounce ideas off of and see alternative ways to deal with problems is very helpful in managing your anger.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Question: Please advise: Which antidepressant would you say is the best for the treatment of drug addiction and also best for dealing with anger? Answer: I have not analyzed the various antidepressants, nor do I have the expertise to make such a judgment call. 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