Posted by Larry Hoover on February 20, 2007, at 8:26:17
In reply to Re: you know what..., posted by Klavot on February 20, 2007, at 1:54:19
> Seriously though, I seem to recall that neuroleptics have anti-aggression properties or something.
Well, the name of the class of drugs translates to something like "seizing (control over) the mind". An older name for the class was "major tranquilizer", to separate them from e.g. the minor ones (benzos, barbiturates, etc.).
I was struck by what I saw as an inconsistency in your original post (and I'm sure my opinion will draw debate), but cannibalism is a purely social construct. People have been eating people for as long as there has been both people and hunger, methinks. We are taught not to look at people as food.
As to the other two examplars, hypochondriasis and psycopathy, I would argue that they have trait characteristics, i.e. are due at least in part to individual variation, if not substantially due to unique qualities of the individual.
As I understand it, there is no accepted treatment for psychopathy. I suppose, if you drug one to a stupor, you might consider that a successful treatment. But I doubt the psychopath would agree with you.
There is such a social stigma to hypochondriasis, I wouldn't wish that label on anyone. They might indeed benefit from a major tranquilizer, just to bear everyone else's reaction. <said with sarcasm> You know, even hypochondriacs get sick, and I bet they have a great deal of trouble getting treated.
Lar
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