It seems there exists a measure of controversy and assessment over what engineers mass shootings. However many experts believe there is only one solution and that is, restrict individuals taking psychotic drugs from purchasing guns. However, this restriction would inherently take guns away from law abiding citizens taking pills for depression have no a clue of the effects of psychotic drugs (Adams, 2012).
Many experts do agree that there is a definitive association between drugs and mass shootings. However there are some groups that try to hide the …show more content…
The article goes on to stipulate how in the past 25 years every incident of violence in schools has been linked to pharmaceutical drugs (Michaels, 2012). In Arianna Huffington’s syndicated newspaper column dated July 9, 1998, Dr. Peter Breggin, psychiatrist and author (Your Drug May Be Your Problem: How and Why to Stop Taking Psychiatric Medications) states, “I have no doubt that Prozac can cause or contribute to violence and suicide. I’ve seen many cases. In a recent clinical trial, 6% of the children became psychotic on Prozac. And manic psychosis can lead to violence.” (Michaels,