[BillJ]

The way I understand the reading I've done on the subject:

In some folks, addiction apparently screws up their body chemistry, bringing on depression, and they may need meds to maintain balance. In others, addiction is a way of self-medicating an existing depressive or manic-depressive (bi-polar) condition, and they may also need meds.

Either way, a 'script for anti-depressants isn't likely to tear up a person's life the way active abuse of coke, alcohol, or other drugs will. Given my druthers, I'd druther be C&S on Elavil than back out there self-medicating myself with booze!