Antidepressant drugs known as SSRIs work by _____ of serotonin;critics argue that these drugs alter serotonin levels long _____ patients report improvements in mood.

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SSRIs work by blocking the reuptake of serotonin, which increases the levels of serotonin in the brain. Critics argue that there is a delay between the increase in serotonin levels and the reported improvements in mood, meaning that the drugs may alter brain chemistry in more complex ways than just increasing serotonin levels.

Antidepressant Drugs Known as SSRIs Work by _____ of Serotonin;critics