https://www.nationalreview.com/news/texas-has-seized-more-than-422-million-lethal-doses-of-fentanyl-since-2021-governor-says/
The state has also made nearly 400,000 illegal immigrants apprehensions since that time.
That's what happens when a corrupt FDA allows the corrupt big pharma companies to pump our whole nation full of 'non addictive' opioids that have destroyed tens of millions of lives and continue to kill hundreds of thousands of people every year.
I'm against the 'war on drugs' but this isn't a policy of the war on drugs...this is blatant corruption from the institution we're supposed to trust most, and pushed by the most corrupt organizations in our nation, that bring in tens of billions in profits while avoiding the slap on the wrist fines.
That’s what happens when a corrupt FDA allows the corrupt big pharma companies to pump our whole nation full of ‘non addictive’ opioids that have destroyed tens of millions of lives and continue to kill hundreds of thousands of people every year.
Agreed.
I’m against the ‘war on drugs’ but this isn’t a policy of the war on drugs
Without a thriving black market for drugs fentanyl wouldn't be anywhere as big of an issue as it is. So I think it's both.
Without a thriving black market for drugs fentanyl wouldn’t be anywhere as big of an issue as it is. So I think it’s both.
So what do you think is the best way to handle the fentanyl crisis?
We're talking about Fentanyl, which the problem doesn't seem to be prescriptions.
What would you do specifically for fentanyl?
We’re talking about Fentanyl
I am aware. The above solutions are going to have to be a part of the solution if the goal is to address the root causes.
And actually thinking about it more, there are some additional necessary parts to address the problems:
These things aren't solved simply, each of the above has its own set of multi part solutions that are needed. But these 3 contribute a great deal to the problem.
which the problem doesn’t seem to be prescriptions.
They are very much related. People that get addicted to prescription opioids are going to do anything to get their fix, including seeking drugs on the black market that are often laced with fentanyl.
What would you do specifically for fentanyl?
I would do/fix the above things. If there is a specific one that you need an explanation for why it needs to be a part of the solution let me know.
Obviously not. I'm pointing out that the war on drugs is an objective failure. Prohibition never works and only makes drugs more dangerous.
It's been nearly 50 years and drugs are still around, more potent than ever, more dangerous than ever. We are no closer to getting rid of them now than when the war started, all while pissing away our tax dollars into the wind.
Prohibition didn't work on alcohol, why would it work with the rest?