In 1971, paper companies were instructed to stop discharging polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) into the Fox River. We check in on the state of the river now and recently settled lawsuit implicating the paper companies. We also discuss why some people coming off antidepressants may experience severe withdrawal symptoms.
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Why The Fox River PCB Cleanup Has Taken Almost 50 Years, And Isn't Done Yet
In 1971, paper companies stopped discharging polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) into the Fox River and Green Bay after the chemicals were found to be hazardous to human health. Last week, the final settlement was reached in a 2010 lawsuit implicating the paper companies and ordering them to pay for the cleanup.
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How Common Is Severe Antidepressant Withdrawal?
The standard advice for people looking to go off their antidepressant is to taper down the dosage over the course of a month or so. But new research indicates that tapering might need to take longer, as many patients experience intense withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, dizziness, nausea and headaches.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Julia Noordyk Guest
- Dr. Dee Mangin Guest
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