3 ms·
There have been multiple periods of widespread non-medical stimulant use throughout history. Amphetamine wasn't even a controlled substance in the US until the
by Aurornis 9mo ago
There 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 9mo 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 9mo agoWould you characterize centuries of caffeine without widespread benefit as well?