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by greygoo222 126 days ago
I find it more likely that we'll recognize the social benefits of widespread stimulant prescriptions, and make them easier to get.
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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.

I 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).
Would you characterize centuries of caffeine without widespread benefit as well?