I agree with the author. In my area, addicts are overdosing in parking lots and public restrooms. I think it’s because they think they are sure to be found and given Narcan. This is premeditated and a conscious decision on their part.
My opinion? First overdose, bring them back and mandate that they have to go through addiction treatment. Second overdose - revive and give them a year jail sentence in a facility for addicts. Third overdose - grant them their final wish and let them die. It is merciful at that point - to the addict and their family. I know that sounds harsh, but I don’t think the taxpayer should be required to continually bail them out.
Legalize all drugs. Follow the highly successful Portuguese model. Societal costs have plummeted and drug use is down.
Please look real hard at what the Portuguese have done to help so many.
I think it’s because they think they are sure to be found and given Narcan.
“don’t think the taxpayer should be required to continually bail them out”
Agreed. Does anyone disagree with that?
Should a person living in Florida help pay to bail out an addict in Oregon? That person living in Florida might prefer to help with Florida’s problems.