For their clinical trials, pharmaceutical companies . . . subjects suffering an underlying "disorder." If the trial is a success, they can then claim that their product can treat that disorder. Any suicides or attempts can be blamed on the "illness" rather than their treatment.

Just so you know, re antidepressant clinical trials.

Pharmaceutical companies much prefer clinical trials where the subjects are suffering an underlying "disorder." They can then claim, if the trial is a success, their product can treat that disorder and any suicides or attempts… pic.twitter.com/7cUcdWctaE

— BOB FIDDAMAN💜 (@Fiddaman) October 30, 2023