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Re:The Failed War on Drugs by acd on Monday January 01, 2018 @10:28PM (#16049649)
It would be good if we reflect on why people take drugs. Maybe US need more holidays so people will feel happier. If people are happy they will probably consume less drugs.

In my view drugs are a way to escape pain.

Maybe smart phones are making people isolated from each other? We used to watch movies with friends now we watch personal streams. People not feeling a belonging are seeking escape in substances?

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Re:The Failed War on Drugs by noobiemcfoob on Monday January 01, 2018 @10:39PM (#16049690)
You're focusing on the mental/psychological reasons someone pursues drugs over more mundane things like literal, physical pain relief.
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Re:The Failed War on Drugs by OlivierKessler on Tuesday January 02, 2018 @04:23AM (#16050858)
That is one better lecture.

Also, people injecting opioids often have had horrible experiences during childhood. Handling that, offering free psychological/medical support to the people would be a great thing.

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