Sunday, April 02, 2006

MEDICATION IN PSYCHOTHERAPY

William Glasser guesstimates that for every 10,000 to 20,000 patients who choose to depress, there is one who is depressed because of a primary chemical imbalance. He says the figures are the same for psychotic people yet antidepressant and antipsychotic medications are prescribed in vast numbers. ". . . used in small doses as temporary relief until the patients can be counseled to regain control of their lives, these drugs have benefit; but used to cure, they promise a hope that they cannot fulfill and are a cruel delusion to the patient and the patient's family" (William Glasser). Amen!

Grace & Peace;
Tom

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