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Opiates aren't a catastrophe because they are illegal, they are a catastrophe because government prosecutes the victims and not the perpetrators (manufacters/de

by hopler 8y ago

Opiates aren't a catastrophe because they are illegal, they are a catastrophe because government prosecutes the victims and not the perpetrators (manufacters/dealers).

pstuart 8y ago
When my brother overdosed on heroin he was shooting up unknown quality/potency. If he was using legal dope he'd likely not have made that mistake. I agree with the government victimization but legal drugs implies purity and labeling requirements to allow choices to be better informed.
- hopler 8y ago
  There is no safe dose of heroin. It doesn't matter how pure it is if you can buy enough to kill an elephant at they grocery store.
  - kaybe 8y ago
    It's still an advantage if you only overdose on purpose and not by accident too.
  - pstuart 8y ago
    > There is no safe dose of heroin Not true at all. One could safely be a long-time heroin addict with a supply with guaranteed purity and strength. Not a recommended lifestyle, but it's true.