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I hope this is part of you're expertise or you can help because I'm not sure who else to ask. I was wondering where I could look or if you knew of any companies that sell a product intentionally making it addictive so people could buy it again other than alcohol or cigarettes. I was looking for a pharmaceutical product, but anything would help
Hi, Jon,
Interesting question! Whilst many pharmaceutical products can lead to drug dependence, no company would intentionally develop a product with this intention (it would not be ethical and would not get product approval). I have never heard of any case when this has happened - although, as I say, many pharmaceuticals have turned out to give a drug dependence.
Sorry I can't be of much help here.
Paul
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Dr.Paul Skett
Expertise
drug metabolism or biotransformation from basic to advanced, hepatocytes from basic to advanced, drug toxicity and side effects, alcohol clearance and levels
Experience
32 years research experience in above areas, 30 years educational experience in University. Retained expert for numerous legal firms dealing with matters of drugs (legal and illegal)and alcohol.
Education/Credentials
B.Sc(Hons) Biochemistry, University of Liverpool, UK
fil.dr. (Medical Chemistry) Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
Fellow of the British Pharmacological Society
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
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