Drug Death Decline vs. Ineffective Policies

​​💊 Overdose Deaths Falling, But 'War on Drugs' Still Fails #DrugNews 🇺🇸 The annual U.S. death toll from illegal drugs is expected to fall substantially this year, marking a significant turnaround after decades of rising fatalities. However, this trend poses a challenge for politicians advocating for supply-side drug interventions. 🚷 Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris propose tactics to disrupt the drug supply, but the opioid epidemic has shown that law enforcement strategies are not only ineffective but also counterproductive. Despite a record-high of nearly 108,000 drug-related deaths in 2022, with illicit fentanyl being a major contributor, neither candidate seems to have learned from past failures. 📉 While the 3% reduction in fatal overdoses last year and a continuing downward trend are encouraging, experts caution that supply-side measures are not the driving force behind this change. Instead, broader distribution of the opioid antagonist naloxone may have played a role. 🚨 Prohibition and supply-side enforcement have historically made drug use more dangerous, leading to a black market with unpredictable quality and purity. The crackdown on pain pills, for instance, drove users to more dangerous street drugs, exacerbating the overdose crisis. Despite these lessons, both Trump and Harris continue to advocate for ineffective and costly supply-side strategies. Breaking Bad Forum │ TG Channel