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Pharmaceuticals: Between Healing and Misuse
This chapter explores the fine line between legitimate medical use of pharmaceuticals and their potential for recreational abuse. Personal anecdotes are shared, emphasizing the stigmas surrounding psychiatric care and pain management in the context of the opioid crisis. The discussion also critiques public misconceptions and the political narratives affecting perceptions of psychiatry and mental health.