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How does the "British system" work out long-term, for the addicts as individuals -- resistance accumulation, vein damage, constipation? Do any live on to old a
by everybodyknows 10y ago
How does the "British system" work out long-term, for the addicts as individuals -- resistance accumulation, vein damage, constipation? Do any live on to old age? Or does it "work" for the rest of society because they die peacefully, at home?
- tim333 10y agoI'm not sure but I believe prescribed heroin has limited side effects and is fairly safe and many come off it eventually and live to an old age. I've not seen the data though.
- alex_hitchins 10y agoThere is an issue that people get 'parked' on methadone and never fully come off it. However, some people I know are now in their 70's and still managing their addiction via Methadone prescribed by a GP. They have been on this treatment since the late 80's. They would not be alive and working, paying their taxes if this wasn't about.