Posted by jujube on December 22, 2004, at 8:27:56
In reply to Something that is not politically correct......., posted by ed_uk on December 22, 2004, at 6:27:57
Is this from an actual study or something? How bizarre! Can you imagine someone pulling out a fifth of gin or cracking open a beer or a bottle of wine at work and telling their boss that they are under doctor's orders to have a drink to relieve anxiety! I can't imagine how a doctor could justify not presecribing a benzo but would not hesitate to tell someone to drink alcohol, another potentially addictive substance. There would be no logic in doing this in my mind. I would think that prescribing hash or pot would carry less risk for physical addiction.
I self-medicated with alcohol for years (although never at work), and, although it can be quite effective at relieving anxiety at times, it is a double-edged sword that causes other problems.
Tamara
> Alcohol p.r.n. (when required)
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> When, if ever, might it be appropriate for a psychiatrist to suggest the 'as required' use of alcohol to relieve anxiety?
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> .... For exacerbations of social anxiety in particular a *small* amount of alcohol prn might at times be more beneficial than a dose of Xanax!
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> What do you think!?
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> Ed.
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