What drug was widely used to treat depression in the 1930s? The Rise and Fall of Amphetamines
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In the 1930s, before modern antidepressants were developed, amphetamines were widely used to treat depression, offering what was then considered an effective way to elevate mood and increase energy. This stimulant, marketed under brand names like Benzedrine, became an early pharmacological approach to managing psychiatric conditions.
