Prozac the Placebo
A placebo is an inactive substance which will produce psychological rather than physiological effects upon a patient. What is surprising is that Prozac, one of the leading drugs in treating depression which people pay good money for, has little more effect than a mere placebo. Many studies are now showing that taking a simple sugar pill, whilst believing it is an anti-depressant, will uplift one’s mood. So why are people rushing to get their Prozac prescriptions? They may as well pop a sugar cube instead. More tasty and with all the same effects. This may also explain why...
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