Posted on Jun 6, 2017

Drug Deaths in America Are Rising Faster Than Ever

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Some of us here on RallyPoint are from Akron, Ohio. I have heard about this terrible epidemic for a long time. I personally know many who have died because of this scourge.

Drug Deaths in America Are Rising Faster Than Ever

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LTC Stephen F.

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Thanks for sharing the sad but not-very-surprising news SGT (Join to see) that drug deaths are rising.

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SPC David S.

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Sad to see so much self destruction. Seem that those that push these type of drugs should be brought up on murder charges if they can trace an overdose to a dealer.

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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

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For as long as I can remember we have been fighting a war on drugs. Seems like there is absolutely nothing to show for all those years.

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I agree. I am concerned that we punish more than rehabilitate. It would be cheaper to fix the addiction rather than house prisoners. I have heard of some good research that is using certain drugs that curb the recidivism of those incarcerated for drug offenses especially opioid addiction. While these drugs are expensive, it is much cheaper than adding to the prison population.

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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

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Yes, emphasis needs to be on what causes people to use drugs and solve that issue. Not locking up more and more people.

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Drug Deaths in America Are Rising Faster Than Ever

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