But here on the brink of the destruction of our country, I have returned.
Throwaway acct, I am not in fact Richard Lewis. Us Reddit Refugees ought to be careful lol.
Know that you have silent supporters like myself wearing liberal clothes in a liberal state.
Godspeed Patriots WWG1WGA
2nd reply, forgot to add this part.
There are TONS of programs and centers that help people discreetly. I work with several people who have had to go to AA or other forms of rehab and kept their jobs. The job even still paid them as long as it was completed properly. These things exist. Sad part is, many CHOOSE not to get the help. If that is them or the addiction making the decision, I don't know. But I do know that there has never been more help than there is now for opioids. The supply to the next generation is what needs cut and we can triage our way through those addicted now and help them stand again. But until the supply is fixed, you are effetely putting a never ending costing band aid on a gun shot wound. This is the side of the coin people don't want to talk about. If the next generation is less addicts then costs go down, (nurses, doctors, police, corrections, attorneys, judges, medical costs, etc.) Then that is less taxes needed or more improvements that can be made for all Americans. Then continue the cycle and it gets better and better. But none of that can happen until the addictions go down instead of sky rocketing like they are today.
Ya, it's a multifaceted problem, law enforcement/border funding, mental health rates today etc.
That is correct. It is a never ending spending cycle that is either increasing or decreasing. Secure the border (stop the mass flow of drugs). Eliminate the dealers (harsh 3 strike federal sentencing for distribution). Rehab the addicts (better clinics with better results). Then the cycle ends (perfect world). Thus freeing up how many billions spent EVERY year? Imagine how much better life could be? More money in your pocket? Sure. Better infrastructure? Yes please.
All those great things happen if the supply is eradicated. Then mental health can be attacked properly instead of the "Is it drugs or are they crazy" crap can stop. Again, just my 2 cents. I do want to say thank you for the conversation tho. Very much appreciated. I wish you the best on your adventure called life. Don't forget to spend your level up points ?
You too, I appreciate the perspective and insight!