Free_Breakfast687
Free_Breakfast687 t1_iugnavb wrote
Reply to comment by GetlostMaps in California looking into paying drug addicts to stay sober by pirate_republic
I do notice that you haven't linked a source.
Free_Breakfast687 t1_iugl0n5 wrote
Reply to comment by TheBigNook in California looking into paying drug addicts to stay sober by pirate_republic
What data?
Free_Breakfast687 t1_iugjqq1 wrote
Reply to comment by GetlostMaps in California looking into paying drug addicts to stay sober by pirate_republic
This honestly sounds like it only disincentivizes poor people, and doesn't address the root cause. But if you can point me to a source where it was studied, I promise to read it with an open mind.
Free_Breakfast687 t1_iufulxw wrote
Reply to comment by Somestooge in California looking into paying drug addicts to stay sober by pirate_republic
Consider cost of living.
What does lodging cost? if the person gains that amount, they might pay for lodging instead.
What does food cost? If the person gains that amount, they might pay for food instead.
How much can you realistically gain from recycling cans and panhandling all day? Not enough to buy food for any lasting quantity of time, you say? Yeah, they're likely going to get high to forget how badly their life sucks.
Free_Breakfast687 t1_iufu1fm wrote
I'm not sure this would work. People turn to drugs because their life sucks or they're in pain. Most employers already require drug screens, the focus should be removing pain and instability.
Free_Breakfast687 t1_iqug7ph wrote
May this winter be mild.
Free_Breakfast687 t1_iuhen5d wrote
Reply to comment by AlternativeFormer559 in California looking into paying drug addicts to stay sober by pirate_republic
Yes, opioid treatment can be the start in some cases. Such treatments should also include an addiction treatment program as part of the package since it is a known issue, and use other, less addictive medicine when possible.