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There's people out there whose opinions are that addiction is a problem that "eventually solves itself". When I first heard that I just tried to change topics a
by monkeybutton 4y ago
There's people out there whose opinions are that addiction is a problem that "eventually solves itself". When I first heard that I just tried to change topics as quick as possible, it was just a conversational dead end. I still don't know what to say.
- Vladimof 4y agoWhat we need is the scientific community to come together like they did for Covid vaccines... we need an addiction vaccine for drugs and alcohol... It probably killed a lot more people then Covid-19...
- monkeybutton 4y agoThere is actually research in that area! Apparently one can make a vaccine that trains the immune system to attack and remove drugs. But it could interfere with medical procedures because of the overlap with recreational drugs. Also the huge ethical and moral questions it poses like who gets final say over what you do with your own body. Unlike a viral disease, getting high isn't contagious and doesn't directly and immediately affect those around you.
- Vladimof 4y ago> Unlike a viral disease, getting high isn't contagious and doesn't directly and immediately affect those around you. I'm pretty sure that most heavily addicted people would voluntary get such a vaccine... unless there's a major downside
- BariumBlue 4y agoWould they though? This sounds like it could give withdrawal symptoms, and it wouldn't solve the other issues that most highly addicted people face ... It would be great for folks who are in remission and don't want to be tempted back though
- Vladimof 4y agowell I don't know for sure... just look at this youtube channel for "some" insight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub_nUoTlmV4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub_nUoTlmV4
- monkeybutton 4y agoVoluntarily taking it isn't such an issue. It's when the state imposes it (ie. 10 year sentence for a related crime OR take this vaccine and get out early) or the case of a parent getting their child to take it. Does a parent have a right to take away a child's ability to get high? Irreversibly and lasting into adulthood for said child? Even if it's "for their own good" and in the face of changing legal landscape where it may not be a criminalized activity in future like with cannabis?
- metadat 4y agoVladimof: Unfortunately it's not only a physical ailment. It's a complex mental and emotional issue, too. Hard to concoct a vaccine targeting all 3 axes with current technology levels.