> as opposed to something like its long term effects on the brain or what happens when it’s use stopped. There is no "as opposed". The people studying that sor

> as opposed to something like its long term effects on the brain or what happens when it’s use stopped. There is no "as opposed". The people studying that sort of thing - and people do study that sort of thing - aren't the same people who are studying sepsis. > Perhaps the research may provide insights into mechanisms that future drugs may be designed to exploit, but even that seems like a stretch as a justification. Why does that seem like a stretch? A better understanding of how the body works and/or responds to/metabolizes various drugs can absolutely guide drug discovery.