Posted by linkadge on February 22, 2005, at 20:03:33
In reply to OK, I guess this is my point..., posted by med_empowered on February 22, 2005, at 19:46:41
Hey, I'm all for non-biological alternatives. The medications are just one tool in the box. They are by no means the only tool.
There are many factors that may interact, genes, environment, stress etc. Tackling any aspect could improve the lives of those involved.
But on the other hand, the medications do have a place. Just as not everyone responds to drugs, some cases only respond to drugs.
If understanding the drugs mechanisms helps us develop more effective drugs with less drastic long term side effects, then all for it.
But you are certainly right in that it is really pointless, (and dangerous) for us to force ourself to believe that the disease has only one root.
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