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  • Chapter 1 - Introduction

  • Edited by Seetal Dodd, Deakin University, Melbourne, Michael Berk, Deakin University, Melbourne, Stephen M. Stahl, University of California, Riverside
  • Book:
    Recreational Drugs Repurposed for Medicinal Use
    Published online:
    24 July 2026
    Print publication:
    20 August 2026, pp 1-6
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    This chapter delves into the historical and societal aspects of the use of drugs for recreational, ritual, and medical purposes. It explores the evolution of drug laws, the criminalization of recreational drugs, and the emerging evidence challenging the dichotomy between recreational and medical pharmacotherapies. The chapter discusses key historical events such as the legal use of cocaine by Sigmund Freud and the criminalization of drugs like cannabis and psychedelics. It also highlights the changing legal landscape, the role of activists in drug reform, and the complexities of translating research on recreational drugs into clinical practice. The chapter aims to provide a balanced and evidence-based exploration of repurposing recreational drugs as medical therapies, considering the pharmacology, controversies, and politics surrounding these substances.