The consequences of jail over treatment

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(09-01-2017, 10:37 AM)Belsnickel Wrote: It is clear he doesn't understand addiction, but this is not a helpful approach to take. If we are going to have discussions in society, not just on this board, about improving our communities, we need to have dialogue. He isn't 100% wrong in his intent, but his lack of understanding of the physiological side of addiction and withdrawal has misled him. We shouldn't cut off dialogue because of this, we should seek understanding, provide knowledge, and further the discussion.

No you're right dialogue is the right path, I think I just get frustrated when anyone suggests that hard labor is the right path to treating addiction.  It's so misguided.

My response is in bold.  thought I used the quote function correctly,  I guess not.