Bechet45 said:UKRob said:Beanie - how does this reduce crime/prostitution committed to feed the habit?
You give it to users same as we now give needles - harm reduction.
mr..bean said:if you want to smash your brains out on heroin be my guest but you pay for the privilege in a way that benefits the country.
There was nothing in the original post about drugs being free - notice the highlight in the second statement - hence my question.
Are you really suggesting that we finance drug taking on the NHS? It will be OK to go along to your local medical centre and insist on free prescriptions because you want to try an alternative lifestyle? And, when you are incapable of supporting yourself the state will also pick up the pieces in terms of unemployment (disability?) benefits and subsidised housing? Why not provide free alcohol?