Re:California Spent $17B on Homelessness. It’s Not Working
by nomel on Friday June 02, 2023 @05:34PM
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> and scientifically tested medical advice.
Like detox centers, which exist to minimize trauma, suicide, and CPTSD.
> Forcing people to detox is a grave violation of their right to body autonomy.
Giving an addict a steady supply of money often just kills them (like my sister). I consider that some sort of violation. As is, letting addicts do drugs might sort itself out [1]. I imagine 2022-2023 numbers will be very very depressing.
Forcing people to detox is a grave violation of their right to body autonomy. In general people tend to react very badly when their body autonomy is violated: the results are trauma, CPTSD, suicide. I suggest we try other solutions first, starting from a place of compassion, empathy and scientifically tested medical advice.