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Drug Users Use A Lot Of Drugs
Scott Alexander explains how the vastly higher doses taken by recreational drug users compared to psychiatric patients lead to misconceptions about drug safety in clinical settings.
8 min read 1,197 words
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Did A Melatonin Patent Inspire Current Dose Confusion?
Scott Alexander examines and expresses skepticism about a theory that attributes high-dose melatonin supplements to patent avoidance, while reflecting on the challenges of evaluating such claims.
6 min read 846 words