Opium, black tar, Chinese molasses, All names for one of the world’s most addictive substances, something that has developed over time. Opioid use is a plight on communities in the modern era, it is having an apparent rise in popularity in rural and urban America and is affecting society as a whole. The only way forward is a treatment based system rather than punishment based. That is not to argue by any means that opioid users should be exonerated for crimes committed under the influence, only that when someone is sick and needs help opioid use alone should not constitute as an action that results in incarceration when what is really needed is help.
According to the DEA Museum, the earliest known use and cultivation of opium was in 3400 BC. The Sumerians referred to it as “joy plant”, and it became a common plant on the silk road. One of the most interesting developments to come from the cultivation of opium is perhaps the Opium Wars. To introduce these I would like you to …show more content…
One rule Hickton has is all Sellers are prosecuted, no if’s ands or buts. They discussed Medication-Assisted Treatment(MAT) and how while they serve a genuine purpose Hickton does find some bad apples out there selling to patients. In these situations he never prosecutes buyers because you should never prosecute someone for seeking help. Hickton also spoke to the fact that there is dilemma amongst law enforcement. Many who go into treatment clinics to seek help have warrants. Some law enforcement officials would like to seize this opportunity to spy on clinics and find at-large criminals, others want to view treatment clinics as a safe and sacred place where anyone can go to seek help with no questions
According to the DEA Museum, the earliest known use and cultivation of opium was in 3400 BC. The Sumerians referred to it as “joy plant”, and it became a common plant on the silk road. One of the most interesting developments to come from the cultivation of opium is perhaps the Opium Wars. To introduce these I would like you to …show more content…
One rule Hickton has is all Sellers are prosecuted, no if’s ands or buts. They discussed Medication-Assisted Treatment(MAT) and how while they serve a genuine purpose Hickton does find some bad apples out there selling to patients. In these situations he never prosecutes buyers because you should never prosecute someone for seeking help. Hickton also spoke to the fact that there is dilemma amongst law enforcement. Many who go into treatment clinics to seek help have warrants. Some law enforcement officials would like to seize this opportunity to spy on clinics and find at-large criminals, others want to view treatment clinics as a safe and sacred place where anyone can go to seek help with no questions