Drugs have been a problem in our society for a long time, longer than we could imagine. From overdoses, to withdrawals from addictions, to even accidents happening. Drugs are a huge problem in our community and it is not being addressed as much as it should be. Due to this we should set these alternative policies in place to change the problem and make a solution, here is our three tire policy.
For that medications could also treat drug use, for example here is a quote from samhas.gov “FDA has approved several different medications to treat alcohol use disorders (AUD) and opioid use disorders (OUD). These medications relieve the withdrawal symptoms and psychological cravings that cause chemical imbalances in the body. Medications used are evidence-based treatment options and do not just substitute one drug for another.” These same medications could also be used for alcohol. “camprosate, disulfiram, and naltrexone are the most common medications used to treat alcohol use disorder. They do not provide a cure for the disorder but are most effective for people who participate in a treatment program.
Rehabs are a very important tool that our society has provided to recovering drug addicts , alcoholics , and so on, Why somebody might be in rehab could be just because they have hit rock bottom, loved ones expressing concern in there drug habits, or just maybe trying but being unsuccessful and attempts to just quit. According to american addiction centers, it states "More than 48 million people were in need of substance use treatment in 2023. Rehabilitation is a carefully crafted process that gives people suffering from addiction the best chance to manage the disorder on a long-term basis." From this quote more than 48 million people are in need of help shows that our society is in need of help.
Prison is the last resort for our three tire policy. A big part in of the convicts in prison are in prison due to drugs from the federal bureau of prisons it states that over 44.2 people in prison right now are in there because of drug offences, Due to this which is 64,416. Also 48% of crimes are due to drug altercations.This overall shows that drugs are a very big problem in our society, and we need to take action fast to make this less of a problem.