[fsloth]

Yes, it seems that other people are more susceptible to placebo than others.

It is likely there are portions of the population, who have a better response to a placebo than to the actual drug - but! - the reverse is also a likely scenario. I.e. there are people who don't respond to a placebo and show a strong therapeutic response to an actual drug.

Hence, if one is capable, one should always have an active attitude to ones treatment - what works for someone else, may not work for you, and vice versa.

I hope someone can dig out the reference to this... I read this from a reputable source, but damn if I can remember from where anymore.