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"I need to take a look at that one. I'm not familiar with it," said Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday.
While lawmakers on Beacon Hill might not be sold on the idea at the moment, there is already a proposal on the table to establish a framework for such a facility in the future.
originally posted by: Hazardous1408
Well... it isn't a contagious disease...
But it is a disease of the mind.
However it should not be funded by the tax payer at all.
That's just retarded.
originally posted by: Hazardous1408
a reply to: seeker1963
There is always a middle ground, seeker.
originally posted by: 5ofineed5aladder
I am from Massachusetts and this is such crap. The same people who are passing this law are the same ones who just voted to change the 12% tax on legal marijuana to 28%... Meanwhile they just gave themselves a 40% raise! This is such bullcrap. Looks like the black market will strive... Then the politicians will say, see it doesn't work! No crap taxachusetts. God i hate the politicians in this state. www.boston.com...
They are so out of touch
I also disagree with people when they say addiction is a disease, I fully believe it is a choice and if you have strong enough will power you can break that "habit".
originally posted by: zGrimReapah
Having facilities addicts can use to take their substances in a clean, controlled manner.
I firmly believe decriminalizing drugs will make a difference, these facilities could have purity tests for drugs so people can test if the drug they're buying is mixed with fentanyl or testing the purity so they don't overdose, there can also be people trained with naloxone pens which can help reverse the effects of an overdose for 30 minutes while an ambulance arrives.
Also, people injecting in places that are unclean can give them sceptisemia [blood poisoning], these places could have alcohol wipes so they can clean injection sites.
Also, it would stop people from using crack houses and sharing equipment, this will stop the spread of AIDS and Hepatitis C.
If the government could regulate substances then they would be a lot safer, also these places could educate people on the risks.
You mention the costs of having these facilities, "Why should tax payers pay for this" You already are.
You pay for the medical cost out of your taxes for these people to be bought back to life from opiate overdoses, and you know, addiction is a mental disease, it's a sickness, having facilities with people who understand them might just remove the loneliness from it all.
People think all drug addicts are thieves are selfish and are the dregs of society, it doesn't have to be just for opiate addicts either, people who want to test substances can buy kits from there to test the quality, this will stop people who take ecstacy on a night out from getting a faulty batch or a too pure batch and overdose and die on it, they can also be educated on the dose and how to do so safely.
You cannot stop people from taking drugs, if they're going to take them, they will, but you can make sure they're doing it safely in a controlled environment and aren't a risk to anyone else.
originally posted by: Hazardous1408
Well... it isn't a contagious disease...
But it is a disease of the mind.
However it should not be funded by the tax payer at all.
That's just retarded.
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originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: caf1550
I also disagree with people when they say addiction is a disease, I fully believe it is a choice and if you have strong enough will power you can break that "habit".
Must never have been addicted to a drug, especially heavy ones like heroin.
Leaving out that alcohol is as addictive, deadly and abused, comparing it to drugs leaves one wondering what all the crime is about.
I can buy as much liquor as I wasn't most anywhere... but get caught with a little tiny bit of powder and off to the slammer.
The element of danger is part of the appeal.
Thats why these 'injection centers' in places like Amsterdam work. If its legal what fun is that? Whats the point of going on to OD dead from heroin if its as easy as going to the local bar?
Heroin, like alcohol is a depressant, depressed people drink or take opiates. Addicts (alcoholics are addicts) don't want to fix it, they just want to stay inebriated. If offered a chance to accept treatment during the depressed cycle of addiction, they usually (eventually) respond favorably.
At least it works in Amsterdam...