Heroin on prescription

If what I am reading is correct, it is a good idea for people who are aware of their addiction and want to kick it. It will save money in the long run for tax payers. I am behind the theory, but fried chicken is right.

Daily Mail readers will find this a "bloody outrage"

From a utilitarian perspective, it adds up. 50% of the crime cost of heroin and cocaine (£8bn or so) comes from 50,000 HHCUs or High Harm Causing Users. Anything that costs less than 80k a year that might sort them out is worth a go. Imprisonment is more expensive than this treatment.