Drugs prohibition is criminals’ gain, neuroscience’s loss
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The global prohibition of psychoactive drugs has arguably caused more suffering than it could ever prevent. A recent UN report shows that it also stimulates the creativity of those who create new designer drugs and ‘legal highs’. Neuroscientists have warned, on the other hand, that drugs control stifles research that could advance our understanding of the mind and find valuable therapies for mental disorders. Michael Gross reports. Drugs prohibition is criminals’ gain, neuroscience’s loss
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Current Biology
دوره 23 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013