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It is to give their brains a rest and a chance to heal, not to "make them more manageable for staff."

I agree that the long-term side effects of medications require further consideration and study. And we all know that any decision to take, or not take a medication must be an informed and thoughtful one.


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Sorry to cut in on your guys discussion. But I have a bit of an issue with the above statement..

What exactly are they healing by sedating them? This would indicate a slowing in metabolism. Correct? Well the body needs that metabolism to heal itself. Nothing has changed; they go to bed thinking the same thing and will wake up thinking the same thing. In my opinion a good psychiatrist would actually strengthen the metabolism with social activity, physical activity, laughing etc. And generally try and enjoy their company and try and replace the bad thoughts with good thoughts. That’s what somebody does who truly cares. It’s in my opinion that it doesn’t need any more studying, concentrates on what makes people good and good things will in fact come from it.

I came to the conclusion about the metabolism bit because of something I realized about evolution. Everything evolved as the trees evolved. 350 million yrs ago and the vertebrates appeared. This would indicate that all of a studden the oxygen content in the air went up, meaning more oxygen and more direct stimulation for cells. This is positive stimulation. Things grew and thrived during this time. Also happened again when the temperate forests evolved. We as human being crave this type of stimulation whether we receive it from one another or through physical means or whatever. Drugs do no such thing, they work against the laws of evolution and only offer a short term affect.

I’m also willing to bet a lot of money changes hands near the top to get drugs approved with the FDA. We glorify these things to the end it seems and we as a people accept all the information coming from these guys and create this good image that everybody seems to suck up. Yet it is blind ignorance not to question it. And not all is what it seems. Simple rules of thumb verify that. That’s why I can’t get over time and time again where I see these studies released and I say to myself, I could have told you that a long time ago and saved you the millions of dollars. It’s completely redundant in my opinion.

And please don't try and alienate me by my previous comments. I couldn't care because I stand by everything I have said. And I certainly won’t reiterate it back as it isn't my business to do so as I am confident enough to know the difference. Keep the debate somewhat level without resorting to egotistical issues. Thx

Chris