Posted by Elizabeth on November 21, 2001, at 20:40:24
In reply to Re: Alcohol still the best med for social phobia, posted by stjames on November 18, 2001, at 21:16:44
> > OVer look the overdose- know your dose
>
> Anyone who makes this statement has never been there. Tolerance is a funny thing, ask a real addict and not a misinformed soul and you will see. Tolerance does build, but a real addict knows all too well tolerance is never static.
> It comes and goes without reason.So, are you a "real addict?" If not, on what do you base your claims? Do you think that only "real addicts" have any "real" knowledge about addiction? Do you consider yourself an expert in addiction medicine?
> Why in all hell do you think seasoned addicts OD?
Street drugs are unreliable -- you don't know how much you're getting or even what might be in it. Addicts often have a self-destructive thrill-seaking streak and may push the limits of their tolerance.
There are plenty of reasons a "seasoned" addict could OD.> In truth "Social phobia" seems a problem rooted in psychology and those seeking addictive drugs for it are doing just that, "drug seaking".
That's a pretty judgmental label. You might try to be a little bit more considerate and civil in the future -- or at least providing some sort of evidence if you decide to start indulging in name-calling.
You don't have a monopoly on the "truth."
-elizabeth
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