News (Media Awareness Project) - US: PUB LTE: Pained Expressions (2 of 3) |
| Title: | US: PUB LTE: Pained Expressions (2 of 3) |
| Published On: | 2003-10-18 |
| Source: | Science News (US) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-19 08:56:05 |
PAINED EXPRESSIONS
We have a puritanical approach to pain control. A readily available
natural substance is deemed unacceptable because it induces euphoria.
On the other hand, running 5 or 10 miles to achieve the same state of
mind is lauded. Giddiness is acceptable only if you work hard for it.
Here we stand, afraid to deploy a pain reliever for fear it might
drive people to listen to Pink Floyd.
Al Pergande
Orlando, FL
We have a puritanical approach to pain control. A readily available
natural substance is deemed unacceptable because it induces euphoria.
On the other hand, running 5 or 10 miles to achieve the same state of
mind is lauded. Giddiness is acceptable only if you work hard for it.
Here we stand, afraid to deploy a pain reliever for fear it might
drive people to listen to Pink Floyd.
Al Pergande
Orlando, FL
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