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Re:What Science Says to Do If Your Loved One Has an Opioid A... by CodeWriter23 on Thursday September 14, 2017 @08:34AM (#15247287)
While I agree with your points about collecting empirical and unbiased data, I want to point out that when it comes to opioids, "Science" is moving the goal posts. They are measuring social acceptability of a subject while under the influence of doctor-prescribed dope, while ignoring the numerous addicts who maintain similar levels of social acceptability while using Street dope, then declaring their method a "success".
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Re:What Science Says to Do If Your Loved One Has an Opioid A... by setrofim_ on Thursday September 14, 2017 @08:43AM (#15247347)
Yes, fair point. This is a common problem for social studies. One must keep in mind and be explicit about the population the study sample is drawn from; and very cautious about extrapolating the findings to other populations.
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