title: Subjects' rights, freedom of inquiry, and the future of research in the addictions.
abstract: Since the recent passage of regulations concerning subjects' rights and freedom on inquiry, opposition by the public and others to some areas of research in the addictions has prevented its implementation or continuation. Research investigators in the biomedical and behavioral sciences have been placed in the position of defending their work in an adversary climate. The author points out the importance of transmitting to the public, the scientific community, and legislators the investigators' concern that "subjects' rights" not be viewed only in a legalistic context, but also in the context of not harming the patient.
mesh_terms: D026683:Advisory Committees; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D035841:Behavioral Research; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000628:therapy; D006805:Human Experimentation; D006806:Human Rights; D006801:Humans; D009292:Narcotic Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D037841:Pregnant People; D011329:Prisoners; D012106:Research; D035842:Research Subjects; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D009292:Narcotic Antagonists