Ohio Legislation
Creation of penalties for opium overdose
Vignesh Lalgudi
Why are opioids such as problem in Ohio? Why are taxpayers paying for addicts to receive treatment, then to get addicted again? Could we fine the addict? Could we fine the suppliers for the addict? Unfortunately, addicts and suppliers won’t have the money to pay for fines. So to create a permanent solution for the opioid epidemic, I’m proposing a law stating that if an addict has needed naloxone, then addicts are required to go to recovery, which will be free, and the addict must do some community service. If the addict doesn’t do community service, then the addict shall go to jail. Along with that, the addict must report who the supplier is.
Opioids are a class of depressants that suppress the activities of the central nervous system by binding to opioid receptors. The binding can dull the pain in the body, which is helpful when prescribed by a doctor, but dangerous when taken recreationally. Opiates create a euphoria in the body by releasing a flood of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin. This creates a high feeling and when the high stops, the person needs more to get the same feeling. This is known as building tolerance and building drug dependence. Building …show more content…
The supporters for this alternative would be taxpayers and republicans. The advantages of the solution is that taxpayers would not have to pay for treatment for addicts. The disadvantage is that it does not help the addict get clean from heroin, which means it will not last long. The other alternative is to find the drug addict instead of the supplier. Supporters of this believe that ridding of the addicts will in turn drive the suppliers away creating an overall better situation. However, drug addicts may not have the money to pay for the fines, which can lead to certain problems. Therefore, charging the supplier is the best
Creation of penalties for opium overdose
Vignesh Lalgudi
Why are opioids such as problem in Ohio? Why are taxpayers paying for addicts to receive treatment, then to get addicted again? Could we fine the addict? Could we fine the suppliers for the addict? Unfortunately, addicts and suppliers won’t have the money to pay for fines. So to create a permanent solution for the opioid epidemic, I’m proposing a law stating that if an addict has needed naloxone, then addicts are required to go to recovery, which will be free, and the addict must do some community service. If the addict doesn’t do community service, then the addict shall go to jail. Along with that, the addict must report who the supplier is.
Opioids are a class of depressants that suppress the activities of the central nervous system by binding to opioid receptors. The binding can dull the pain in the body, which is helpful when prescribed by a doctor, but dangerous when taken recreationally. Opiates create a euphoria in the body by releasing a flood of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin. This creates a high feeling and when the high stops, the person needs more to get the same feeling. This is known as building tolerance and building drug dependence. Building …show more content…
The supporters for this alternative would be taxpayers and republicans. The advantages of the solution is that taxpayers would not have to pay for treatment for addicts. The disadvantage is that it does not help the addict get clean from heroin, which means it will not last long. The other alternative is to find the drug addict instead of the supplier. Supporters of this believe that ridding of the addicts will in turn drive the suppliers away creating an overall better situation. However, drug addicts may not have the money to pay for the fines, which can lead to certain problems. Therefore, charging the supplier is the best