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Yes, drug use and addiction is a medical issue and should be handled as a medical issue leaving no room for criminal groups to profit. That said society must e

by czl 2y ago

Yes, drug use and addiction is a medical issue and should be handled as a medical issue leaving no room for criminal groups to profit. That said society must educate its members about recreational drug use and its consequences. Education not laws should be used to stop people the use of recreational drugs. If murder or robbery happens normal laws should apply but if drug addiction is the cause those crimes should be treated like crimes committed by people with a mental disease.

standardUser 2y ago
I think true education begins when we start being honest. Our society and laws want to pretend there's a difference between alcohol and 'drugs' (and maybe weed gets its own deal too) and as long as our starting point is that delusional, people are never going to be able to make good decisions. In the meantime, we let alcohol flow like water and literally lock human beings in cages for a decade if they happen to prefer a different mind-altering substance.
- czl 2y ago
  Recreational drugs can be highly addictive and lead to a loss of motivation for other activities, which is a key reason they are so dangerous, even beyond direct adverse health effects. While all drugs carry risks, those with more noticeable negative effects, like alcohol causing sickness and hangovers, may be somewhat less prone to severe addiction than drugs that provide a "cleaner" high. However, alcohol is still highly addictive for many despite the negatives. Drugs that can cause fatal overdose even with a single use are the most dangerous of all. When drugs are legalized, at a minimum there needs to be strong education efforts so people can understand the real effects and risks. For those who still choose to use potentially lethal drugs, there could be legal protocols for ensuring their affairs are in order such as a requirement to prepay their funerals.

by czl 2y ago

standardUser 2y ago

I think true education begins when we start being honest. Our society and laws want to pretend there's a difference between alcohol and 'drugs' (and maybe weed gets its own deal too) and as long as our starting point is that delusional, people are never going to be able to make good decisions. In the meantime, we let alcohol flow like water and literally lock human beings in cages for a decade if they happen to prefer a different mind-altering substance.

czl 2y ago
Recreational drugs can be highly addictive and lead to a loss of motivation for other activities, which is a key reason they are so dangerous, even beyond direct adverse health effects. While all drugs carry risks, those with more noticeable negative effects, like alcohol causing sickness and hangovers, may be somewhat less prone to severe addiction than drugs that provide a "cleaner" high. However, alcohol is still highly addictive for many despite the negatives. Drugs that can cause fatal overdose even with a single use are the most dangerous of all. When drugs are legalized, at a minimum there needs to be strong education efforts so people can understand the real effects and risks. For those who still choose to use potentially lethal drugs, there could be legal protocols for ensuring their affairs are in order such as a requirement to prepay their funerals.