Heroin on prescription

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8255418.stm

Good idea imo

good idea if it works, and there's only one way to find out.

evidence-based policy ftw.

good idea if it works, and there's only one way to find out.

evidence-based policy ftw.

They know it works, they just don't know if it works here yet, quite.

I'm sure someone will manage to whip up a moral panic over this, though, right?

I'm sure someone will manage to whip up a moral panic over this, though, right?

The works. "I don't pay my taxes to give drugs to junkies. Auntie Norah's wheelchair broke and they didn't fix it for five months."

"3 times more expensive than other treatment methods"

Its dead in the water.

They know it works, they just don't know if they can get away with it politically, yet.

fixed.

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"

The Home Office. Brought to you by Season 3 of The Wire.

The Home Office. Brought to you by Season 3 of The Wire.

Clinic = "Safe Zones" Kick his ass McNulty!

The works. "I don't pay my taxes to give drugs to junkies. Auntie Norah's wheelchair broke and they didn't fix it for five months."

Well, she should make a complaint really. To her local PCT probably; a Citizen's Advice bureau will be able to help. Or failing that she could involve her MP. Clearly five months is far too long to wait to have a wheelchair repaired.

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.

You are making the distinction between expense and cost Sharkstar. I dont think it tends to work that way, unfortunately.

"3 times more expensive than other treatment methods"

but cheaper than the cost of crime. DMRs go suck.

Give them arsenic, problem solved.

Tried that.. went back to smack.

larger dose, I can help you out if you will let me inject you

You've asked me that before.. meat syringe.. what will they think of next?!

The NHS helps with alcoholism. The difference is tax an legalities.

Give them arsenic, problem solved.

what a progressive solution. i applaud you in your idiocy.

what a progressive solution. i applaud you in your idiocy.

and I applaud your stiffness and sense of humour......

You've asked me that before.. meat syringe.. what will they think of next?!

stop teasing, I know you love Polish meat............. well Mal does ;o))

and I applaud your stiffness and sense of humour......

sorry, my sense of humour lacks a bit on this subject....

sorry, my sense of humour lacks a bit on this subject....

Be progressive and help out at drug shelters or help fund self help programs or hand out food but remember some people are beyond help.

Be progressive and help out at drug shelters or help fund self help programs or hand out food but remember some people are beyond help.

Who decides who is beyond help?