[Aurornis]

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]

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).

[slumberlust]

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