Abuse does not invalidate just use
Definition
A fundamental principle in bioethics, pharmacovigilance, and clinical toxicology stating that 'a conclusion from the abuse of a thing to its use is not valid'. In medicine, it means that the prohibition or condemnation of a useful drug or medical treatment (e.g., opioids for severe pain) is not justified simply because some patients or individuals abuse it.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Abuse does not invalidate just use
- The abuse of a thing is no argument against its use
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Invariable aphoristic Latin phrase used as a socio-legal and medical rationale. |
| Formation | Synthesized from Latin words meaning away from abuse to use a conclusion has no validity. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [æb æ-byoo-soo æd yoo-zum non væ-let kon-seh-kwen-tee-ah] |
| Source | Principles of Biomedical Ethics -> International Controlled Substances Act Commentaries |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În dezbaterea privind prescrierea morfinei, comisia de bioetică a invocat principiul 'ab abusu ad usum non valet consequentia' pentru a proteja dreptul pacienților terminali la analgezie.
EN: In the debate regarding morphine prescription, the bioethics committee invoked the principle 'ab abusu ad usum non valet consequentia' to protect terminal patients' right to analgesia.
RO: Doar pentru că unele substanțe psihoactive sunt utilizate recreațional, nu înseamnă că cercetarea lor clinică trebuie interzisă, conform regulii 'ab abusu ad usum non valet consequentia'.
EN: Just because certain psychoactive substances are used recreationally does not mean their clinical research should be banned, according to the rule 'ab abusu ad usum non valet consequentia'.
Idioms & Phrases
Argumentul abuzului în farmacologie / The fallacy of abuse in pharmacology
RO: Eroarea logică prin care se cere retragerea de pe piață a unui medicament eficient exclusiv din cauza incidenței utilizării sale ilegale.
EN: The logical error of demanding the withdrawal of an effective medication from the market solely due to the incidence of its illegal use.
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