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In 2020, the EU reported 5800 drug overdose deaths in a population of 440 million. The same year, the United States, with a population of 330 million, reported 68 000 drug overdose deaths.(www.nytimes.com)

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Eq0@literature.cafe
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I think the cultural aspect is also very important. I Europe, having used drugs a couple of times is viewed as completely fine, as long as you are not currently addicted to them. Add to that the lack of a social net in US and you have the perfect storm.

I’m still rattled by videos of the homeless camps in US. Those people have no way out. Drugs at least provide an escape.

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thedrivingcrooner@lemmy.world
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I feel like at that point they should be allowed to have their own state. Utah sounds like a good place.

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