Drugs work
Sir: So Hywel Williams via Dan Hind damns the efforts of some of the best and brightest life-scientists (The theft of the Enlightenment', 7 July), who inter alia have done immense amounts to improve the lot of mankind, on the basis that he feels that SSRIs are somewhat over-prescribed to the poor and unhappy. I assume that when — heaven forbid — he is diagnosed with cancer or has a heart attack he will treat himself with reason and religion. But I strongly suggest he considers accepting modern pharmaceuticals even if someone (probably including his pension fund) is 'making millions' from them.
I could go on, but actually I would just like Hywel Williams to show respect to people who have probably done more good for more people than he or Dan Hind ever will.
David Lucas Fulham, London
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