Hypothetical Qs - Drugs

[RU OX Alum]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

Yeah, and then a ton of people die. Don't think so. Oh yes and we have superbugs due to abuse of antibiotics.

*shakes head* it's more complex than that.

A ton of people die how? Pharmacists know their paitents better and can therefore prevent bad interactions.

So, basically, you're reasoning is: "because I say so and it's more complex"?

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

A ton of people die how? Pharmacists know their paitents better and can therefore prevent bad interactions.

So, basically, you're reasoning is: "because I say so and it's more complex"?

yes, it's more complex then "someone didn't like it" If you disagree, provide more concrete objections. You assume that the pharmacist will automatically know all medications a person is taking, you assume a pharmacist will take the same level of care as a doctor? How is that any more free? And, I really don't want highly addictive substances so available, that's the matter of public interest that gets the government involved. Yes there are examples of overreactions, MDMA and Cannabis among them, but you don't want to return to opium dens either nor encourage high levels of addiction that results in negative social behaviors to get the next fix.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

1) If you could try any and every drug out there, just once, with a guarantee that you would not become addicted or have negative side effects besides the equivalent of a hangover the next day, would you do it? Why or why not? Would you try everything or is there something that you wouldn't try even with that guarantee?

2) If synthetic versions of any/all drugs existed that were non-addictive, with similarly minimal side effects and do not have the corresponding geo-political complications, would you use them recreationally? Why or why not?


Context: I end up having these discussions with classmates and co-workers since we all work with people with substance abuse issues and also many of us have our own, albeit legal, addictions (caffeine and nicotine primarily).

1) No, I'd still be nervous about my reactions to said drugs.

2) No; again, I'd be nervous about my reaction to said drugs (even under the conditions you described).