Top Ten Legal Drugs Linked to Violence

Keeping in mind, correlation does not imply causation. It’s like saying since there is a cop at every accident, they must cause them. What is interesting is the common conditions or behaviors the meds are for.

10. Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) An antidepressant.

9. Venlafaxine (Effexor) A drug related to Pristiq in the same class of antidepressants, both are also used to treat anxiety disorders.

8. Fluvoxamine (Luvox) An antidepressant that affects serotonin.

7. Triazolam (Halcion) A benzodiazepine which can be addictive, used to treat insomnia.

6) Atomoxetine (Strattera) Used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

5) Mefoquine (Lariam) A treatment for malaria.

4) Amphetamines: (Various) Amphetamines are used to treat ADHD.

3) Paroxetine (Paxil) An SSRI antidepressant.

2) Fluoxetine (Prozac) The first well-known SSRI antidepressant.

1) Varenicline (Chantix) The anti-smoking medication. via