when removed they no longer have the cognitive skills necessary to function?
I believe you've touched on a core issue that the drug
companies, along with certain elements of the medical and
psychiatric professions, do NOT want to have a discussion about... HARM.
It may just be that MANY meds have the same effect on the mind/body when used constantly as to what happens to those that must use Crack or Cocaine, or even alcohol, which is legal. Constant or extensive use, and/or sudden abstinence, tends to produce very irrational behavior.
I'm no statistician, nor have access to data that would show how many of these tragedies were caused by shooters who'd stopped taking medication. But I know it's not an uncommon theme. Instead of targeting the gun and gun owners, if society wants to do something meaningful, this is an area that should be addressed.
I believe it is the sudden absence that causes the extreme reaction, exacerbating whatever problem the individual was taking the med to control.
Just say no to drugs, especially the ones the schools want to give your kids.
Michael Frazier