We Have Nothing to Fear But Treatment for Fear Itself

I keep looking for evidence that new technology will not be instantly abused to its upmost extent, the moment the abuse is possible.

In this case, a suggested beta-blocker drug treatment for Post-Traumatic stress disorder, which is all very well in many ways although it works apparantly by surpressing memory, has a ghastly side potential:

Dr Paul McHugh, a psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland and member of the US President's Council on Bioethics expressed concern over the possible uses of the drug.

"If soldiers did something that ended up with children getting killed, do you want to give them beta blockers so that they can do it again?"

Another side note - beta-blockers have become de rigeur at classical music auditions and for certain performances, reducing mistakes and artistry at the same time.