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You are basically suggesting (I think) widespread availability of drug clinics giving people methadone or the equivalent? I think that's not a bad idea on its
by jbattle 14y ago
You are basically suggesting (I think) widespread availability of drug clinics giving people methadone or the equivalent?
I think that's not a bad idea on its own, but I'm not sure it really gets at the core of drug users who really don't want to get off drugs, or don't want to be put on a schedule.
Unless perhaps you are suggesting the clinics would just be open 24x7, giving out fixes as desired, without pushing people to get clean?
- mseebach 14y agoNot methadone, the real thing. And only to "proven" addicts. I'm not sure what the best way to engage the addicts there is, probably not "pushing", but at least you'll know where to find them. I'm working from the premise – which could be wrong – that the average drug addict don't particularly enjoy having to engage with gangs and crime. Thus, almost any solution that allows them to tend to their addiction without crime will be almost infinitely more attractive. I should also mention that I'm working from a rather utilitarian perspective: I'm concerned about bringing down the external costs of the drug problem – crime, cartels – and less with "curing" the addicts.