Posted by Elizabeth on November 28, 1999, at 1:31:26
In reply to Re: Psychiatric drugs: Poison or panacea?, posted by Phil on November 27, 1999, at 7:27:44
> Welcome to America. Was this type of book published before Prozac? Maybe so, maybe no.
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> America seems to pull for the underdog until it, they, whatever become topdog.
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> When 'whatever' gets a lot of press, suddenly the naysayers start digging for dirt.
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> Nothing in this great country of ours goes untouched by this little phenomenon.Hey Phil...this is really interesting, and of course you're right that no such book was ever published about, say, imipramine. (The very title seems to underscore the fact that Breggin isn't acting, only reacting.)
But anyway, I'm curious if you can think of other examples of the same phenomenon (backlash against hype)...I agree that it does happen but can't think of any other examples myself at the moment and was wondering if you had one or more in mind?
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