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Shame does not make you do less drugs. This is a terrible take on the drug crisis. People turn to drugs because it is the only thing that gives them a tiny bit
by baerrie 3y ago
Shame does not make you do less drugs. This is a terrible take on the drug crisis. People turn to drugs because it is the only thing that gives them a tiny bit of relief in their hellish state. The less shameful tactics have already been tried or rendered ineffective by the severity of the users pain. But sure try the less shameful drugs of alcohol, weed, prescribed drugs, unhealthy food, thrill seeking behavior, and let us know if it solves the core suffering. It usually does not and the presence or absence of shame has nothing to do with it
- Whoppertime 3y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guilt%E2%80%93shame%E2%80%93fear_spectrum_of_cultures https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guilt%E2%80%93shame%E2%80%93fe... Shame reduces drug use in China and Japan
- Lockal 3y agoThere is no mention in Wikipedia how exactly shame reduces (or not reduces) drug use. Additionally, China and Japan have capital punishment for drug traders. So I wouldn't be so definitive about what is the cause and what is the effect.