2007-10-24 13:02:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
To chemically alter someone's behavior without consent or knowledge is not very ethical.
In fact, many people around the world voluntarily use drugs to conform and socialize in a safe accepted manner: The after-work drink or cocktail.
2007-10-24 13:20:06 · answer #1 · answered by HBVmmvii 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but many parents and doctors feel it is and demonstrate this rather presumptuous and alarming notion by prescribing drugs and turning kids into zombies. Probably 99 percent of kids diagnosed with ADD/ADHD are merely hyperactive, bored kids who don't get outside and play enough so the powers that be drug 'em up to make them easier to handle. A generation growing up drugged; I wonder what the consequences of all these drugs will be when they become adults...
2007-10-24 13:16:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
that depends on what societal standard you are talking about.
It is ethical to change a serial killer or child rapist - especially with a pill, as opposed to surgery ? i think so.
If you mean forcing introverts to be extroverted - no way.
2007-10-24 13:11:37 · answer #3 · answered by nickipettis 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You sound like you're implying that societal standards are arbitrary. They generally aren't.
2007-10-24 13:11:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's not ethical but its legal. Note the number of children, teens and adults prescribed psychotropics these days.
2007-10-24 13:08:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anna C 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It depends on the behaviors that need to be changed.
2007-10-24 13:05:45 · answer #6 · answered by Freckles... 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Definitely,,in some situations.
2007-10-24 13:11:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no
but we should give them medicine to make them healthy enough to make their own choices if they are ill. after that they can choose to stop taking drugs if they please
2007-10-24 14:09:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Under no circumstances.
2007-10-24 13:05:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋