Comments on: Do You Agree Or Disagree: There Is Really No Difference Between A Psychiatrist And A Drug Dealer?

By: Cassie T

Cassie T — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:16:22 +0000

An artist called Atmosphere had a very good rhyme in one of his songs:
“The only difference ‘tween a patient and a junkie is who takes your money.”
And it’s true. To a degree.
Psychiatric drugs do have a place. They do save lives. But psychiatrists prescribe them irresponsibly. Psychiatric drugs are meant to be taken in times of crisis, to help a person who has not yet developed coping abilities. But doctors put people with minor disorders on drugs for life, and that is basically immoral in my opinion.
It’s not black and white. Nothing is. While I agree with you for the most part, don’t forget about the lives that these drugs have saved, or the doctors who prescribe them responsibly.

By: CARBON_7

CARBON_7 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:49:58 +0000

Drug dealer: Money for drugs
Psychiatrist: Money for legal drugs
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By: ? f?ò? ?

? f?ò? ? — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:48:02 +0000

I don’t know…
Wow! Answers is very beautiful here!! ^_^
I’m Italian!!! From Milan!!!
Kisses… XD

By: Tawny R

Tawny R — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:53:53 +0000

i agree medicine prescribed by a psychiatrist is just the Governments way of “fixing you” when in reality is does make u a zombie

By: Just Thinking

Just Thinking — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:25:50 +0000

Disagree the trained professional is there to help not hinder, the dealer couldnt care less all the dealer is interested in is his/her money.
All drugs have side effects and if meds make a person a zombie they are on the wrong meds, people who are medicated properly are very effective and productive workers if they are on the correct type and dosage….

By: Paul A

Paul A — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:48:39 +0000

I very strongly disagree; a psychiatrist is a highly trained individual who does his best to help people. A drug dealer does not care at all about his clients – if they overdose, there is someone else who will buy his evil wares.
I don’t know why or how you think mushrooms, LSD and marijuana are safe and don’t harm the body; I’ve known a lot of people who’ve had their lives completely messed up on drugs – including marijuana.

By: *luckylo

*luckylo — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:08:32 +0000

I disagree. I am with the first responder. Not everyone is on the right drugs for them. When properly prescribed, those drugs do work. Some people have a chemical imbalance in their brain that NEEDS medicine to fix it. Seriously. And there are some drugs that can help when taken correctly, along with counseling that help people everyday. The reason why you and lots of other people have this opinion is because everyone and their brother think they are clincially depressed bc of all of the media. This is terrible. There really are people that need medicine and it does help.

By: zombiexg

zombiexg — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:25:02 +0000

i agree but thsi argument is a lost cause. its not gonna change no matter what we say or prove, the government is ignorant and stubborn about certain (well….) things.
they are like a person who no matter what you say even if you prove them wrong to their face theyre still gonna stick with what they want!
so frustrating.