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Ralph nailed it. He’s right- what’s in the past and what’s in our future is nothing compared to what is ultimately inside us.

But it quickly becomes clear that the powers that be within the land are far more interested in fighting and squabbling among themselves over political power and riches, than in addressing this existential horror. 

…we should be looking at modifying our historical approach to the addicted cannabis client, away from emphasis on legal consequences and mandated compliance, and towards a more patient-centered model.

That’s the thing about illicit drug use– no quality control, or truth in advertising.

The benefits of the program are framed mostly in terms of harm reduction– what doesn’t happen.

We were warned about such risks, but went ahead anyway.

We have to ensure the safety and security of those who reside there. It’s not the sort of business that naturally self-regulates. That’s what government is for.

As the old chief says in the movie Little Big Man: “Sometimes the magic works, sometimes it doesn’t.”

We don’t have the option of simply forgoing the use of opioids in medicine because, frankly, we don’t have a viable alternative.

An important step that programs often skip: the collection of baseline data. Improvements are often incremental, and if you don’t know exactly where you started, it’s easy to miss them.