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by distract8901
1020 days ago
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I find adderall to be nothing short of life-changing, should we sell it over the counter to anyone? Should buying it black market be legal? How about antibiotics? Codeine? Some drugs have very little risk when used improperly, and some can fuck you up for life. The average person isn't really equipped to make that kind of judgment for themselves, they need a medical expert in the chain who knows how much is safe and whether it's an appropriate treatment. That's why we have OTC drugs and prescription drugs. Some drugs just are not safe to use without guidance. |
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People should absolutely consult medical experts before using most medications. I will consistently say that that does not mean they should be restricted from purchasing arbitrary medications.
(Antibiotics are a potentially interesting case that may require some additional complexity, precisely because they're a commons, and taking them incorrectly or even taking them correctly can affect people other than yourself. That doesn't apply to anything that only affects yourself.)