• Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 year ago

    The difference is that drug addiction can be cured. Maybe we should try rehab first. If they’re not clean or OD’ed after x number of years ok maybe then. But hell let’s try first.

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      1 year ago

      I still don’t think that answers the question:

      Why should anyone other than yourself be the arbiter of if your life should continue?

      • Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        1 year ago

        Because people under the influence of drugs don’t always make choices that they won’t regret when they’re sober. I have personally witnessed people that wanted to die while fucked up on legally obtained prescription drugs used as directed because the side effects are just that bad. They don’t feel that way once they’re off that shit.

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          No one has suggested you would just execute a person on sight while they are under the influence.

          In these situations there are interviews, evaluations and waiting periods to ensure the person is ‘of sound mind’ before proceeding.

          So with that cleared up, I’ll repeat my question.

          Why should you get to be the arbiter of if someone else is allowed to die?

          • Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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            1 year ago

            If they’re truely of sound mind then I don’t see a problem with it if they want to take the long night night.

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            1 year ago

            That’s the thing though. How could individuals struggling with addiction maintain clear and rational thinking?

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      1 year ago

      Drug addiction cannot be cured. For many, it can be successfully treated, but it’s a chronic condition which requires a lifetime of treatment. Results vary widely, as does quality of life for those with addiction.

      And nobody is saying attempts to treat a person’s addiction shouldn’t be tried first.