Imagine you have two options, and you must choose one. As this is a thought experiment you need to ignore the practicalities. Would you :
A: Be given a life-long supply of your favourite drug (Oxy, H, coke whatever it is), and could consume it, legally for no cost for the rest of your life, (ignore tolerance) – guaranteed!
B: Take a tablet that would cure you of any existing drug addictions, with minimal/no WD, but that also had the effect of blocking the effects of all drugs (except those medically required, but not narcotics (imagine a new painkiller is developed that is as effective as morphine/Ketamine etc but not narcotic in any way) – this blocking effect would be permanent and irreversible. for the rest of your life, i.e. – you could never again experience the effects of any drug, ever!
The Question is, would you opt for A, or B? Why?
AN
A: Be given a life-long supply of your favourite drug (Oxy, H, coke whatever it is), and could consume it, legally for no cost for the rest of your life, (ignore tolerance) – guaranteed!
B: Take a tablet that would cure you of any existing drug addictions, with minimal/no WD, but that also had the effect of blocking the effects of all drugs (except those medically required, but not narcotics (imagine a new painkiller is developed that is as effective as morphine/Ketamine etc but not narcotic in any way) – this blocking effect would be permanent and irreversible. for the rest of your life, i.e. – you could never again experience the effects of any drug, ever!
The Question is, would you opt for A, or B? Why?
AN