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[Bioethics and drugs: what is the significance of ethical aspects?]
1Istituto di Studi Socio-economici sull'Innovazione e le Politiche della Ricerca (ISPRI), Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via dei Taurini 19, 00185 Roma. azzaro@isrds.rm.cnr.it
Abstract:
This philosophical point of view aims at offering a description of some ethical issues arisen from this question. They concern three values: personal freedom and responsibility, public security and benefits for all people, and a correct relationship between each other. An analysis is needed taking into consideration those different approaches, aimed at looking for best solutions: scientific, pragmatic, personal. This study gives moreover a brief account of the Italian bills concerning drug abuse new treatments. The reason for separating ethics issues from the rest of the debate also throws light on the possible synthesis of values, justice and law, as it is contemplated in the Italian Constitution.
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