Modern Medicine?

DigDug

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Norco 10/325

The above is one of the more powerful narcotics available, combining a semi-synthetic opiate (codeine and morphine are the only natural opiates) and acetominephin. Noone would argue that such a pill is one of the most effective means of mitigating pain. But here's the interesting thing:

Modern science doesn't even know the specific mechanism by which either ingredient works! So much for modern science, right? :)
 

jagec

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Scientists are willing to admit the (many) limits to our knowledge...the general public is willing to accept the fruits of our labors and then ridicule us when we don't have all the answers.