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That's really not up to us to prosecute them for something we didn't catch them doing and just assume they "also" do.

If all you've been in trouble for is non-violent drug offenses, I don't understand how prison and heavy felony charges helps anyone.

My point is that if you're caught selling drugs or in possession primarily because you're some misguided 20 year old from some shite hole, what will be gained by rehab?

My suspicion is that huge number of guys from Vine City in Atlanta don't end up in jail because they can't control their addiction, they end up there because they're from Vine City and have 20 years of shitty learned behavior.

I'm not crapping on your idea, I just think we too often conflate drug addiction and drug offenses, which can be misleading and lead to unrealistic expectations.

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Posted by TheCaterpillar

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Posted on 10/26/15 at 2:29 pm to Pettifogger

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My point is that if you're caught selling drugs or in possession primarily because you're some misguided 20 year old from some shite hole, what will be gained by rehab?

Would carry lesser charges that don't ruin their life. Would still give them a long sentence like jail would. They would have a lot of daily interaction with actual addicts of serious drugs that would help them understand the path they're on.

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Posted on 10/26/15 at 2:31 pm to Pettifogger

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I just think we too often conflate drug addiction and drug offenses, which can be misleading and lead to unrealistic expectations.

I think that's fair. But we also exacerbate the situation by throwing these folks in big time prison and giving them life-ruining charges.

After that, they don't have many options but to remain a criminal.

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