Prozac. Paxil. Zoloft. Turn on your television and you are likely to see a commercial for one of the many selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) on the market.

We hear a lot about them, but do we really understand how these drugs work and what risks are involved for anyone who uses them?

Could the new wonder drug actually be making patients worse?

The pharmaceutical industry would like us to believe that SSRIs can safely treat depression, anxiety, and a host of other mental problems. But as the book reveals, this "cure" may be worse than the disease.