Then it's unfortunate to hear you regret voting for decriminalization and think it'd be better to go back to punishing people harshly for drug use and distribut

Then it's unfortunate to hear you regret voting for decriminalization and think it'd be better to go back to punishing people harshly for drug use and distribution. I think decriminalization is the first step, only because it's hard to push for safe supply in addition to decriminalization, but we should all be pushing for safe supply now as well, and the proceeds of that going to funding rehab programs, as well as other overall QoL improvements for people. Legalization + safe supply might not reduce the occurrence of people using (or at least not right away), but it will provide better overall outcomes for society. If we address the systemic issues which cause so much suffering (which is why we're seeing so much addiction), and also provide treatment options, people will be more inclined to seek out those options. I assume you're familiar with the Rat Park findings? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat_Park https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat_Park)