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[–] rayquetzalcoatl 129 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Of the two famous horse drugs, why on earth did people gravitate towards ivermectin and not ketamine? Truly, we live in a dork world

[–] Majorllama 61 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I have lost some family to ketamine. They are doing both don't you worry.

[–] rayquetzalcoatl 21 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm sincerely sorry for your loss. Drugs are a seductress, especially when things are so tough. I hope you're doing okay mate.

[–] Majorllama 9 points 1 month ago

Oh I'm fine. I don't even drink anymore. I take the occasional edible, but because so many in my family struggle with or struggled with addiction I am careful not to take edibles too often and especially not if I am overly emotional in any way.

Nice for a fun day but bad to rely on to stay happy.

[–] FlyingSquid 7 points 1 month ago

Why does it have to be anyone in your family and not Elon Musk?

[–] RememberTheApollo_ 29 points 1 month ago

Because Ivermectin is far easier to get, and perversely, they don’t want ketamine because it actually does shit to you.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Because the rich fucks like Muskler want that precious ketamine all for themselves.

[–] rayquetzalcoatl 10 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Hasn't affected street prices, and I'd honestly rather be snorting that shit in a basement with my mates no matter what it's cut with than doing it in a bajillion USDollar penthouse alone like Musk does, the fuckin dork

[–] [email protected] 90 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

Guy might have worms or parasites. There were some studies that showed a weak correlation between ivermectin and better COVID-19 outcomes, but it turns out that only studies from third world countries showed even that weak effect, and yeah if you get rid of other problems like parasites, the body can fight off COVID-19 better.

Article talking about the studies, and HN comments

[–] Darkard 37 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Or maybe it's totally made up bullshit?

All it's missing is "and then everyone clapped" at the end.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 1 month ago

Oh totally that's the more likely explanation. My point is that even steelmanning the argument, it's still wrong.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago

I read one story of a guy who swore Ivermectin saved him from Covid. He's completely cured now thanks to horse dewormer with no lasting effects.

(Except for losing half his lung capacity). But it prevented all bad covid issues, flawlessly perfect outcome!

[–] [email protected] 66 points 1 month ago (1 children)

If you believe in the medieval theory of toothaches being caused by tiny worms, it sounds a lot more reasonable.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I mean, they're not wrong. It's just the worms are REALLY tiny.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago

Everything is worms if you believe in string theory

[–] [email protected] 52 points 1 month ago (5 children)

There are people on nextdoor that constantly ask where they can source ivermectin, and raw milk has been popping up lately too. I just don't get it.

[–] [email protected] 32 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

They want to feel smart so they seek out esoteric "knowledge".

[–] FabledAepitaph 30 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This basically sums up a lot of right-wing BS. They want the drama and excitement of plain-truth facts being incorrect in the face of exciting convoluted conspiracy theories that nobody can prove.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Because the stuff that's actually exciting and unknown, flies miles above their heads.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago

Natural selection is back from its holiday.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago

Try to find out where they live.

America is barreling toward a bird-flu pandemic and they're turning the headlights out on the clown car for safety in the dark.

So, estate sale coming. Cheap house.

(I kid, I kid)

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago

It's just the gene pool cleaning itself

[–] _stranger_ 4 points 1 month ago

Mix up a 5 gallon bucket of malt powder and whatever liquids you have laying around the garage and sell it to them as "stabilized " raw milk, no refrigeration required.

[–] A_Union_of_Kobolds 48 points 1 month ago (3 children)

The rural South gobbles that shit up.

I've literally talked to doctors and nurses here who believe this nonsense. Not just a few. It's a very common sentiment.

What do you do when you don't feel like you're safe in their hands? Get into herbal/folk/witchcraft remedies?

[–] Noodle07 28 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 month ago (2 children)

You make it sound so simple

[–] Noodle07 7 points 1 month ago

It's not, ask any migrant

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[–] blackbelt352 21 points 1 month ago (3 children)

While fermented garlic and honey are actually pretty good for you, (probiotics from fermentation, certain anti-microbial properties of both garlic and honey, etc), it's not actual medicine.

Home remedies are great at making you feel a bit better while your body fights something off but they're no substitute for medicine to actually help your body fight off your infection.

I'll swear by hot tea, honey, lemon with a splash of some kind of liquor and some chicken noodle soup when dealing with a sore throat but I'm also taking cough medicine to actually manage the symptoms in addition to those home remedies.

[–] neatchee 12 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Mint for nausea

Honey for sore throat

Antibiotics for fucking infections

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[–] electricyarn 5 points 1 month ago

Maybe these people all have parasites?

[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Sounds like something the AI cookbook would give you.

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[–] NegativeLookBehind 24 points 1 month ago (1 children)

@[email protected] you consistently bring us top notch stupidity, and for that I am extremely grateful.

[–] BonesOfTheMoon 18 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You are most welcome. I can't believe how stupid these people are.

[–] Im_old 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago

From the same species that invented space crafts and laser-based communications.

[–] MeatPilot 22 points 1 month ago (1 children)

What's worse is people who see this and praise it instead of calling them out.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

Get them out of the gene pool faster

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 month ago

Local dentists hate this one weird trick! (So does the FDA)

[–] thesohoriots 16 points 1 month ago

Medicine for people who steal their dog’s xanax

[–] FireWire400 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Alternatively you could just go to the dentist.... oh wait... no, you probably can't

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[–] Valmond 10 points 1 month ago

And then everyone clapped

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

How about dentistrycraft ?

[–] marcos 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

What? Do you believe in dentists?!

No, deworming drugs are the way to go to improve your dental health. What do you think dentists do? It's certainly not that.

(\s obviously, but if somebody needed me to point, it's here.)

[–] x00z 7 points 1 month ago

Guy just loves garlic.

I do too.

Please give me more of said witchcraft.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Forget the ivermectin. Honey and garlic sounds like it might be kinda good. Ever try hot honey on, say, pizza? Yeah.

[–] Fashim 8 points 1 month ago

Yeah was gonna say, honey and garlic is probably a pretty good naturopathic concoction. Friend of mine used to brew a chilli tea for colds, sounds like garlic honey would work well with it

I'll pass on the ivermectin though

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Mmmm. With some pineapple, Canadian bacon... sounds delish.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Pineapple… uh… order your own pizza lol

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

Pretty sure that’s just a jar of literal poop water

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