Unesco calls for global ban on smartphones in schools

Re:Unesco calls for global ban on smartphones in schools by pantalaimon on Wednesday July 26, 2023 @12:04PM (#36880024)

Overdose deaths are mainly caused by opiates, the surge is due to fentanyl. [0] This is also due to other drugs being cut with fentanyl. I'm not saying other drugs are otherwise harmless, far from it, but opiates are particularly sinister and addictive.

Most people know this, but many of those who seek out opiates are in a particularly lousy spot already where they don't care if it will ruin their life.

For other drugs that are used recreationally, the rate of addicts is comparable to that of alcohol users, if not lower.

[0] https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db428.htm#fig4

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Re:Unesco calls for global ban on smartphones in schools by vacuity on Wednesday July 26, 2023 @12:48PM (#36880751)

I don't exempt alcohol as a drug. At best, drugs are helpful in moderation. Social media, literal drugs, whatever potential object of addiction are trouble. There's enough trouble with society already.

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