e/Pharmacological Calvinism

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has glosseng: Pharmacological Calvinism is a term describing the disapproving or condemning attitude of some Americans to the use of psychotropic medication. It reflects a perceived general distrust of drug use for purposes of restoring or attaining pleasure or happiness. The term was first used by the late psychiatrist Gerald L.Klerman in 1972. According to this view, the only legitimate use of drugs is for the purpose of curing or treating illness and disease.
lexicalizationeng: Pharmacological calvinism
instance of(noun) a drug that can produce mood changes and distorted perceptions
psychoactive drug, psychoactive substance, consciousness-altering drug, mind-altering drug

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