Comment by jimnotgym
12 hours ago
This suggests to me that the government could reduce this even further by simply outcompeting with illegal sources.
One problem mentioned was that other drugs were being laced with fentanyl. Simply supply a licensed, guaranteed clean version through a legal source at a lower price?
Then people who want actual fentanyl, supply that in the same way too.
And how do you know this wouldn’t result in significantly expanding the number/frequency of drug consumers?
Coffee is legal in my country, but I don't drink it. Alcohol is legal, but I drink it infrequently and in moderation. I can get codeine over the counter, but I don't take it every day.
i don’t find this a compelling argument and i think it undermines the case for the policy you are proposing.