You're not treating something as a "public health problem" if you use the criminal justice system to address it.https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/12/nyregion/when-opioid-addicts-find-an-ally-in-blue.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share …
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Replying to @ChaseMadar
Well...what do we do about the many people who have alcohol or other drug addictions, engage in violence, and refuse treatment?
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Replying to @KeithNHumphreys
If they commit violent crime, it's a police matter, sure. Refusing treatment? Offer again, offer better, knowing some will always refuse.
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Replying to @ChaseMadar
Legal consequences (e.g., for domestic violence) often make addicted people want to change, including enter treatment. (2/2)
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Replying to @KeithNHumphreys
Makes sense. In Portugal, an addict busted for a violent offense would be referred to treatment run by Dept of Health, not Dept of Justice.
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Replying to @ChaseMadar
Yes - Portugal uses "dissuasion committees" (sounds Orwellian, but isn't) which can waive criminal penalties if people seek treatment.
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Replying to @KeithNHumphreys
"Comissão para a dissuasão" sounds v mellifluous to me! Is there any good evidence-based speculation on how they might work here compare to…
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Replying to @ChaseMadar @KeithNHumphreys
…compared to court-mandate programs still within our crim justice system? Always external pressure no doubt, but meaningful distinctions btw
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Replying to @ChaseMadar @KeithNHumphreys
…btw a new girlfriend or a threat of being fired from a job and the threat of incarceration.
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Replying to @ChaseMadar
Absolutely. My sole point is we have few fully voluntary people against which to judge effect of court pressure, which homogenizes outcomes
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Yes. Thanks for your expert knowledge here, I may be bugging you via email for more along this line soon…
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Replying to @ChaseMadar
I enjoy and learn from our exchanges - email always welcome!
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