Posted by Eric on March 22, 2001, at 11:56:18
In reply to Re: Name-Calling » Eric, posted by Cam W. on March 22, 2001, at 11:06:09
> Eric - I do take offence at being called "weird" or "strange", especially without any corroborating evidence or definitions. I help many people to overcome their illness and help them to lead normal lives. I have helped many on this board with their drug questions and in both cases have alleviated much suffering. I do not answer as many questions as I used to because this sort of situation.
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> You may want to examine the scientific literature, in an effort to learn about the science which you denigrate; especially before calling those who do the research by undefined, but derogatory names. - Cam
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> > Oh...yeah I see what the problem was. I made an error I wasnt talking to you Cam. I was agreeing with Steve. I disagree with you Cam...its too bad you actually believe hallucinogenics have bonified uses in psychiatry. Arent you a pharmacist or something? That is scary, a pharmacist believing hallucinogenics might have uses in treating mental illness.
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> > Psychiatry and psychology attract strange and weird characters sometimes unfortunately.
Cam...I was not calling you weird. I was saying that some of the people who are attracted to the professions of psychiatry and psychology are "weird" which they are you have got to admit. Id definitely say that the psychiatrists involved in this hallucinogenic study are weird. Im not the first person to say that. Its not really name calling, its just putting it like it is.Psychiatry has a bad name overall and much of the reason it has a bad name is due to its roots in the "old days" of psychiatry. And back in the old days of psychiatry crazy things like this hallucinogen drug idea were rampant within psychiatry. Hallucinogenic drugs for mental illness is right up there with lobotomies, forced ECT, insulin coma treatment, ineffective talk psychotherapy and a variety of other very negative things that have been part of psychiatry's history.
It is very unfortunate we have to put up with so called "research" which in reality is nothing but an excuse for some people to experiment with recreational hallucinogenic drugs. These drugs have no uses for mental illness. The unpredictability factor is too strong. Hallucinogenics are widely recognized for inducing psychosis and negative changes in perception. Again, the unpredictability factor comes into play. This is the last sort of thing any mentally ill person needs.
Mentally ill people need positive solutions to their problems. I dont consider taking hallucinogenic drugs, even under the "guidance" of a psychiatrist who approves of them positive solutions.
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