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Re:Suspected head of $21B crime syndicate may be world’s mos... by pas on Wednesday November 03, 2021 @04:17AM (#29092193)
Current addicts need treatment anyway. If they can't find meth they will use bath salts or whatever their dealer can get them.

The important question is about harm reduction. People trying drugs without support. The current system already produces addicts.

Can a different system lead to better results, plus as a side-quest defunds the cartels?

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Re:Suspected head of $21B crime syndicate may be world’s mos... by dylan604 on Wednesday November 03, 2021 @11:00AM (#29095621)
What addicts need and what addicts want are totally different concepts. You're looking at this like legalizing drugs will make addicts all suddenly see the light and seek treatment. That's just living in lalaland. Sure, some might, but that's not going to be a large percentage. I'm looking at this like I've been around too many addicts and know that legalization social programs will not solve addiction at all.
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