Reply #9: I often think we should "socialize" the production of all these drugs, [View All]

And distribute them at government depots in limited quantities (non-overdosing quantities) to users, at a decent premium.

The government drug centers would register who bought what and when, so they could not get more at an alternative depot. It limits the public supply, per user, to reduce overdosing potential (and black market reselling).

Only those who have acquired a usage license (via education classes on the drug, its use, effects, and consequences) should be able to buy a particular drug. So all users would be informed and consenting adults.

The government could engage in mass production, to produce low-cost, pure substances. There would be much profit to be made.

Small dealers would be put out of business because the government substances are more safe (pure) and much more affordable. There would be no reason to have a black market.

Drug related crimes (to obtain drugs or secure control of sales in a region would decline instantly). Drug related deaths would decline due to the education and licensing classes, and more pure substances with less contaminants. Prisons would be free of taking on drug related offenses and violent crimes related to drug cartels. The government could make a fortune off the depots.

Of course, this should go hand in hand with providing addiction treatment.