Do these powerful drugs play a role in the epidemic of violent shootings in this country? Action Alert! Recent shootings in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, Texas have tragically brought the issue of gun violence back to the nation’s attention. These violent incidents spark heated debates about what can be done to stem the tide of these attacks. One potential factor that is often overlooked in these debates is the role that powerful, mind-altering pharmaceutical drugs could be playing in this epidemic of violence. Read more.