Support Coalition - David Oaks <dendron at efn.org> wrote:
>On Mon, 20 May 1996, Rogue 007 wrote:
>> Support Coalition - David Oaks <dendron at efn.org> wrote:
>>>> >1. Forcing neuroleptic drugs is common, both inside institutions
>> >and on an outpatient basis, in the USA and internationally.
>>>> 1a. This is because the mainstream media propagates the Big Lie that
>> there is something ``evil'' about using antipsychotic meds for mental
>> illness treatment. As a result, many uniformed non- mental patients
>> have a negative attitude toward antipsychotic meds. Is it any wonder
>> many untreated sufferers exposed to the same influences don't desire
>> meds while dazed, confused, and paranoid?
>THE ABOVE IS TOTAL MISINFORMATION: Mainstream medical literature itself
>labels neuroleptics "dysphorogenic," that is, people don't generally like
>to take it. That's why one doesn't see many people in alleys and behind
>schools saying, "Hey, HEY, pssst, wanna buy some Haldol?" It happens very
>occasionally... and usually not twice with the same customer! Meanwhile,
>for the last forty years, the mainstream media has TRUMPETED neuroleptics
>as one of the main alleged proofs of "miracle medicine," and commonly
>(mistakenly) attributes 1950's deinstitutionalization to the pills. Let
>Rogue 007 post ONE example of mainstream media blasting neuroleptics... we
>monitor the media internationally, and have only seen very rare
>exceptions, for the past two decades.
Please note that Rogue 007 refers to 'mainstream media,' while David
Oaks speaks of 'mainstream medical literature.' I am not informed
enough to know whether the information propigated by mainstream media
is a 'Big lie' or not, however, I do know that they have repeatedly
printed articles against neuroleptic use (I read at least two article
in TIME magazine and have seen others in the 'mainstream media').
Mainstream media will continue to print articles aposing neuroleptic
use because the topic of 'brain control' excites people and
papers/magazines etc. will be sold (I am obviously interested in the
topic myself, but have yet to be convinced of the evils of
neuroleptics) As for the actual use of these drugs, I prefer to base
my opinions on acceptable, verifiable scientific 'fact.' Although
science is certainly not perfect, it is far better than basing
policies and decisions on superstition and fear. If Mr. Oaks would
like us to believe that neuroleptic drugs are 'bad' he'll need to post
examples of scientific articles that show ill effects. I apologize
Mr. Oaks but I don't believe that 'neuronal changes' necessarily
constitute an 'ill effect' being that this is the intended result when
treating a psychotic patient.