<p>1of42, I see lots of assumptive language about the strength of your argument and the weakness of mine. However, despite borrowing from the language of trial lawyers you have done none of what you think you have in attempting to prove your point. When any suggestion is made, such as names of professionals, studies, or physical locations nearby that you can even visit, you have made excuses that you cannot find them, they are not credible, or they are too far. You state that you find this subject “fascinating”, and that you seek information, yet you have better things to do than to go speak to professionals in your area. You have criticized the US government for providing false information, yet now are using parts of it to support your argument of the moment. </p>
<p>Let me put it another way. You are right. You know more than the treatment professionals, more than psychiatrists with many degrees and decades in addiction medicine. You see, it is all a vast conspiracy to stop college kids who don’t merely think that they know more than they do, they actually DO know more! I really am part of this vast conspiracy which aims to prevent people like you from finding out that in fact, you DO know more than professionals. The truth is that addiction professionals at Betty Ford, Hazeldon, Carrier, Fair Oaks, and others don’t know as much as certain college kids holed up in their dorm who surf the net for information. You figured it all out; you have uncovered the truth. Those professionals don’t use studies, they don’t use facts or statistics, they make it all up as they go along. Only the college kid knows the real truth.</p>
<p>Why do I even bother speaking to experts nationwide on drugs? Why would I ever assume that they have based their processes on sound research? What a waste of time! From now on, 1of42, when I have a question about drugs, substance abuse, or addiction medicine I will just ask you instead. You can surf the net and find the answer for me.</p>
<p>I am glad we had the opportunity to iron this out.</p>