Drugs and Alcohol, the Philosopy
Drugs in general, and alcohol specifically have played an important role in all cultural societies known to man, as long as history goes back. The fascination of mind expanding drugs has always pulled man in and made him try to what extent these substances could be used. Some use them to be more creative, others to forget.
In the audiobook ‘Drugs and Alcohol’ Dr. Rod L. Evans takes a philosophical look at this development: Drugs and alcohol involve personal habits that have significant social consequences. Some have said that we are a society of drinkers and pill takers; much of this consumption is legal. Should the use of intoxicants, stimulants and drug medications be governed by personal choice or regulation? Which drugs should be legal, and which should be illegal? Is law or persuasion a better method of reform?
His views are a good base to start thinking about the problem yourself. There is no final cut and dried answer to the morality of drugs and the use or abuse… There always two sides to their consumption. Should drugs taken by amateur sportsmen to increase their fitness, power or stamina be allowed, how about for professionals?
