Posted by Dan Perkins on December 22, 2004, at 17:35:47
In reply to Something that is not politically correct......., posted by ed_uk on December 22, 2004, at 6:27:57
I think p.r.n. use of alcohol to relieve anxiety is a good idea, in theory. Fact is that if there were a prescription med that had the exact same effects (and side effects) as alcohol, it would probably be THE go to drug for anxiety (particularly social anxiety) - more effective than the benzos with fewer side-effects.
You will never hear a psychiatrist recommend it for a few reasons. For one, many people don't need to be told to drink alcohol to relieve anxiety - they do it on their own, most of the time not even realizing that they are self-medicating.
Two, as you point out, it is far too politically incorrect.
Three, a doctor's power and identity lies in his prescription pad and any treatment that doesn't require a prescription is not likely to be taken seriously.
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