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I would say drug addiction is partially a health problem. But, if you’re strung out on the streets then it’s also a different kind of problem. And what about be
by 4death4 3y ago
I would say drug addiction is partially a health problem. But, if you’re strung out on the streets then it’s also a different kind of problem. And what about before addiction or even first use? What kind of problem are drugs then? The fact that kids (16+) have easy access to drugs is yet another type of problem. The focus on decriminalization is misguided, in my opinion. Not because doing drugs as an addict is inherently a crime, but because addiction occurs way too late in the cycle to really do anything about.
- AaronM 3y agoLots of studies about marijuana use after legalization. Many point to a reduction or no change in the use by teens. https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/08/health/recreational-marijuana-laws-teens-study/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/08/health/recreational-marijuana... One could also argue that removing blackmarket sources would make it more difficult to find drugs as an adolescent, as adults are less likely to buy for teenagers. This study seems to support that idea https://www.newscientist.com/article/2209053-us-teens-may-be-finding-it-harder-to-buy-cannabis-after-legalisation/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2209053-us-teens-may-be...
- 4death4 3y agoI’m not talking about marijuana. I’m talking about opiates. Often, initial exposure comes through entirely legal means, e.g. pain prescription for wisdom teeth removal. Certain classes of drugs are highly addictive. There is a major profit incentive to hook users on such drugs. This really doesn’t apply to marijuana because it’s not that addictive.
- jedrek 3y ago> Not because doing drugs as an addict is inherently a crime, but because addiction occurs way too late in the cycle to really do anything about. What's your source on this, or are you just going by vibes?