I read an about the damage meth does to you and how it takes way too long to recover from it. How is Ritalin different even tho chemically they are cousins?
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The general idea that some drugs are “safe” and some are not is largely a construction. Meth, amphetamines, and plenty of other forms of stimulants exist both as recreational drugs and as prescription medicines. The key differences are context and dosage. Doctors will generally prescribe much lower dosages for symptom reduction than a recreational user would get high off of, and just like with ANYTHING, even water, the definition of poison is based on the dosage. So if you’re talking about safety in terms of overdose poisoning, the difference is that recreational users are more likely to use more of it.
If the risk you’re referring to is addiction however, it’s important to note that when it comes to prescription drugs, “addiction” of a sort can be a desirable trait. If it genuinely helps people live their lives, they SHOULD have a biological response urging them to take it when they need it. Most any prescription drug you take regularly can have a withdrawl effect. Once again it comes down to context and society when considering what forms of addiction are good or bad things.
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