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[jordinl]

This is incorrect. What's banned (in many western countries) is distribution unless there is a medical prescription.

But nothing prevents people from using them, same with other drugs like cocaine and heroine.

[PeterisP → jordinl]

It's misleading to say "nothing prevents people from using them" if it's a crime to buy them, and if it's a crime for someone to sell them to you.

Furthermore, for other drugs like cocaine and heroine, in many countries not only distribution is banned, but also possession and use itself.

[wmil → jordinl]

Possession is also illegal. At least in the US and many other countries.

[kfwhp → jordinl]

Which is exactly the definition of being "banned".

[SmellyGeekBoy → kfwhp]

In my country at least I need a prescription from a doctor if I want to take antibiotics, does that mean they're banned here?

[wmil → SmellyGeekBoy]

I've never heard of someone being charged with possession of antibiotics without a prescription. That happens with steroids.

[jordinl → kfwhp]

Is that right? How come you can find them in pharmacies?