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> with the exception of meth and opiates That's like saying "I did a lot of drugs, except the ones that _really_ fuck you up". 100K people will die in the US t
by m0zg 5y ago
> with the exception of meth and opiates
That's like saying "I did a lot of drugs, except the ones that _really_ fuck you up". 100K people will die in the US this year from hard drug overdoses. 93K died last year. This also ignores the fact that several times the number are circling down the societal shitter due to their addiction.
That's not to disagree that e.g. MJ is less dangerous than alcohol when consumed in moderation (although it doesn't have the same effect, so realistically people will just consume both, hopefully not simultaneously).
But don't forget the audience: there's a number of folks on this site who think that heroin and meth should be legal, and freely available, and they will read your comment with that bias in mind. I'd much rather have the old DARE bullshit than allow this to happen.
- version_five 5y ago> heroin and meth should be legal, and freely available, and they will read your comment with that bias in mind. I'd much rather have the old DARE bullshit than allow this to happen. Why? Do you think somehow things would be worse with legal, controlled drugs?
- forgotmyoldname 5y agoWhat should happen when someone violates the legal protocols in which they're controlled? Meth is already legal, in actuality. It's just controlled in production and distribution and only available by prescription. There are millions in America taking legal meth right now.
- onlyrealcuzzo 5y agoAdderall is not meth. It's close - but it's not meth. And meth isn't that bad unless you smoke it, especially in huge dosages - and the vast, vast majority of Adderall users are not smoking it - or taking massive doses.
- forgotmyoldname 5y agoI wasn't talking about adderall. Desoxyn is literally methamphetamine and available by prescription.
- argc 5y agoAFAIK, meth actually is produced as a legal drug called Desoxyn, but I'm not sure its very commonly prescribed. I think its kind of used as a last resort for ADHD or obesity.
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- crate_barre 5y agoA substantial portion of Adderral users won’t admit they are dependent because they need it for their job (tautology). Who would want to admit this? You might as well call up people during the 2016 election and ask them who they are voting for (they all said not Trump). Can’t fool serious drug users, takes one to know one.