[lbo-talk] Derbisol

[John Thornton]

Doug Henwood wrote:
> The AAPORites have been carrying on their discussion of the use of 
> phony names in surveys. A common trick in surveys of drug use is to 
> ask about the consumption of "Derbisol" (aka derb or dirt) - which 
> doesn't exist. Close to 1 in 5 respondent say they've used it on some 
> surveys.
>
> Doug 

How do they use this data?
I know surveys also put fictitious names on surveys as well as 
fictitious legislation but how is knowing someone is lying about one 
item on a survey translate into something usable?
You can't just discard every response by that individual can you?
Discarding 20% of your surveys wouldn't seem practical.

Derbisol kicks ass by the way. Best high I ever had.
You can buy it here:
http://pharm.snuh.org/newsletter/200310/200310_01.htm

John Thornton