False Treatments

I take a detour today from many more Dupilumab stories by concentrating on a new ITSAN appeal for donations over the heading "I wish I would have known (about steroids)." The implications of this new campaign are that it is an evil drug. Steroid creams used properly in the proper strength for the correct amount [...]

All addicted people (not patients yet), whether it be opioids, amphetamines, alcohol, or steroid creams - all have the same comment - "I'm only using a little," "I can stop anytime," "I am not addicted," "Leave me alone." There is always a hint of anger in their comment because you might take away their 'fix.' [...]