Repressed memory syndrome and alcoholism
I sent the following email to Elizabeth Loftus, a psychologist who investigates and has mostly debunked "recovered memories," particularly of abuse. The LA Times article referred to was the Column One piece by Maura Dolan of June 21, 2005.
Hi Ms. Loftus,
I just read the LA Times article on your work in the Nicole Taus case. It took the Times' writer 49 paragraphs, but she finally mentioned alcoholism. False accusations are commonly used by addicts in an effort to wield power over others, which in turn is intended to shore up the ego. Since alcoholism is at the root of most power-seeking misbehaviors, the affliction in the father should have been stated at the outset. Oh well, we have a ...
