Posted by paxvox on July 27, 2001, at 11:58:52
In reply to RANT. This is NOT fair. I hate it !!!!, posted by Else on July 25, 2001, at 22:14:53
Hmmmmm. Sound too human to me. You see, the docs prescribe what they read about or learn about through trial and error. However, just like DNA, no two people have the exact same brain chemistry, and therefore there IS NO canned med treatment for a vanilla world (because some of us are tutty-fruity :) That you have been a drug user, and have DSB (drug seeking behavior) triggers a rote response from any doc. While I agree that many use drugs to try to self-medicate, many others do so for recreation, and thus the stigma. There is no simple answer. The more we learn about brain chemistry, the sooner we will have better treatment and less stereotyping. Let us know how it goes!
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