I know I’ve written about this solution in the past but not in the extend that I’m going to in this post. For after watching an episode of “Drugs” on the National Geographic Network I realize that it would be great to have this show cancelled in the real world. Too many good people have gone down this path to destruction and the solution lies not in the supply but the demand. We should realize nobody is pushing horse and buggy products to our youth because the demand is not there. Here are ways (below) we can make drugs become the next horse and buggy.
(1) RANDOM MANDATORY DRUG TESTING- From schools, employment offices, welfare recipents etc etc mandatory RANDOM drug testing must occur. Step 2 will take place if drugs are found in one’s system.
(2) MANDATORY REPEAT RANDOM DRUG TEST- The individual will know that they have tested positive for drugs and then be asked by a professional counselor whether this is true. If they deny the claim then a 2nd RANDOM test will occur at a time in the near future. Step 3 will occur once individual admits a problem with the substance or the 2nd test proves it is still in their system.
(3) SECURE DRUG TREATMENT FACILITIES- Individuals will have a choice with their loved ones to decide which “SECURE” drug treatment place they would like to go. These facilities would all have some skill and work requirements attached to them.
(4) POLICE ARREST/INTERROGATE INDIVIDUALS WHO SLEEP ON THE STREETS, LOITER & SIMILAR VIOLATIONS- Individuals interrogated/ arrested will be persuaded to take a drug test by counselor. If drugs are found in their system they will go to a mandatory SECURE drug treatment facility.
(5) AFTER TREATMENT- Those who have been in treatment facilities will receive regular visits by counselors and take mandatory random drug test to make sure they don’t slip back. If they slip back step 3 will take place.
(6) LEGAL DRUGS- Marijuana will be legal for intake for those who are educated about it’s harmful effects and will have a license for said use. These individuals will need to have regular check ups mentally and physically to determine any harmful effects that might be occuring. They will also be offered the opportunity to go into Pot Free programs if they feel they are becoming dependent on the substance.
(7) ART DRUGS- Individuals who believe that other drugs will be helpful in their production of the “arts” will go through a more extensive testing procedure of step 6. These individuals will then take these substances in a controlled atmosphere which they can’t leave during their “experience”. They will also receive regular physical, mental and random drug tests and if these substances are proven to be taken out of the facilities then they will be taken to step 3.