> That kind of addict is already spending 100% of their available money on heroin. Worst case the price going up means they take less, which seems like a somewh

> That kind of addict is already spending 100% of their available money on heroin. Worst case the price going up means they take less, which seems like a somewhat positive outcome. No, worst case they get violently sick, resort to crime, lose their house, try risky new suppliers...