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The opioid crisis has gotten much, much worse despite Congress’ efforts to stop it
(www.politico.com)
this post was submitted on 23 Oct 2023
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Make a nationwide ban on Narcan. Wait for the problem to fix itself. Total cost $0.00.
People using the drugs isn't really the issue that needs solving. It's people dying and being harmed by them. Narcan is good, not bad. Make it free and easily available and save tax payer's lives. Total cost: negative.
Yeah because everyone knows most junkies pay taxes.... Narcan will never be made free, all that means is someone else, like the actual tax payers, are paying for it. The world would be a better place without Narcan.
Lol. Do you think all drug users are homeless and jobless?
If Narcan can save them they may not be homeless yet, but it will happen soon. For the sake of argument let's say 50% are without jobs. The problem is still half way fixed, or twice as good as it is now.
Why would we assume that? Hell, about half of homeless people are still employed.
Regarless, the cost would be very low compared to all the other costs we pay for. It may even save money with fewer unpaid ER visits and things like that, totally ignoring saving taxable incomes.
I know you're probably just some edgy teenager who things denigrating a group of people who you don't know anything about is cool or funny, but it's really fucked up. Have some empathy for your fellow man. We've all got shit going on, and it can all be improved on if we help each other.
I'm a 53 year old man and have zero empathy for anyone that allows themselves to degrade that far. I don't care about their bullshit stories of a hurt back and started with a prescription...The fact of the matter is every idiot on the planet knows there is no good end to heroin use. I completely disagree with you. Ban Narcan, make the world a better place for the ones that are contributing and trying. Stop throwing money away on the ones that statistically will always be a burden to the rest of society. If that doesn't make sense I'll assume you haven't lived long enough to have perspective on the greater good. Good luck.