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From: Ellen-Marie Silveman
Date: 22 Oct 2009
Time: 12:21:11 -0500
Remote Name: 64.12.117.11
[[I am saying that there are often effects (both positive and negative) that are a result of something other than the drug itself. Just something to think about! I anticipate some controversy and have thought long and hard about posting this comment. I am just throwing it out there for discussion. I wonder what other are thinking???]] >>> Dan Moerman's comments from a medical anthropology perspective seem rather commonsensical, not controversial in the least. It is our beliefs, after all, that lead us to the experiences we have in life. That we come to helpers with certain beliefs about the manner in which help will be offered and its possible, even probable, effects is to be expected. There is no reason for us to believe our clients and students are any more "blank slates" than are we. I'm glad you reminded us of that. Thanks. Ellen-Marie Silverman