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Re: Depression is unfortunate brain chemistry » linkadge

Posted by Squiggles on June 8, 2007, at 11:36:42

In reply to Re: Depression is unfortunate brain chemistry » Iansf, posted by linkadge on June 8, 2007, at 11:14:45

.... There needs to be more forms of data verification in clinical trials. Active placebos, blinded placebo crossovers, active agent challenge etc etc. Even then, this would not proove anything, it would only strengthen or weaken the case.
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There needs to be better drugs, then you would not have to verify, reverify and unverify the placebo effect. Just as you take an aspirin when you have a common headache, and feel better, so would a "clean" AD that alleviates your mood would be accepted and taken repeatedly. Belief in the efficacy of a drug is very much dependent on its tolerable effect. Placebo effects are comparatively weak in the face of a powerful and and "feel good" drug.


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