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Jul 2025
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Medication for Anxiety: Why We're Not Ta...

Drew Linsalata
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Send in a question or comment via text. I get asked about medication every single day. Can you get better without it? Is it necessary? What's the best one? Is it cheating to take medication? Today I'm explaining why I don't answer these questions - and why you should be cautious about content creators who do. In this episode, I cover: The three main reasons ... Show More
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