ext_362118 ([identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_earthshine_/) wrote in [personal profile] sarahmichigan 2010-05-19 02:33 am (UTC)

... still uses this next-to-useless test on some gov't employees ...

It's still used extensively for (supposedly) very important security screenings.

There's a lot of evidence that many people -- particularly ones with shorter-lived and milder alcohol problems -- can learn "controlled drinking."

Yeah, but if that gets out, then all the alcoholics are gonna think that this means them. Better to just make them think they all need a 12-step for life. Honestly, i think most people (myself included) could get a heck of a lot out of a 12-step ...

... but we still don't know exactly how [ECT] works.

While she admits that it's not a scientifically based opinion, my wife describes ECT as a process that "destroys souls".

... crimes increase during full moons.

I always thought this was true in some areas, but only because there's more light.

Post a comment in response:

This account has disabled anonymous posting.
If you don't have an account you can create one now.
HTML doesn't work in the subject.
More info about formatting