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I find it more likely that we'll recognize the social benefits of widespread stimulant prescriptions, and make them easier to get.
by greygoo222 8mo ago
I find it more likely that we'll recognize the social benefits of widespread stimulant prescriptions, and make them easier to get.
- Aurornis 8mo agoThere have been multiple periods of widespread non-medical stimulant use throughout history. Amphetamine wasn't even a controlled substance in the US until the 70s. It generally does not translate to widespread social benefit.
- greygoo222 8mo agoI am very aware of the history of amphetamine use in the US. I think widespread access to amphetamines was mostly good (and widespread access to benzos was mostly bad).
- slumberlust 8mo agoWould you characterize centuries of caffeine without widespread benefit as well?