This is such a classic leftist issue. They want absolute freedom, but don't want to bear the burden of responsibility for the consequences of their own bad choices. "Legalize drugs...but you better provide me with expensive treatment, counseling, etc. at taxpayer expense if I become messed up. And oh yeah, income and a place to live in the event my own crappy choices make me unable to hold a job."
Voters across this land, are opting to legalize drugs. And then to be upset when homeless addicts show up.
When I point this out, some claim the addicts are mentally ill, victims of bad families, and often victims of the lack of treatment resources.
I KNOW the latter, is not true.
I attend AA regularly, and these types are absent. When asked, they say it doesn't work for them..
When housing is offered they usually leave due to rules about curfew, testing etc.
Bottom line: Some just prefer the freedom, to a life of following rules, fitting in, working, etc.
The book of AA, said as much when published in 1939.
One surefire way to avoid addiction to drugs,, alcohol, tobacco is time tested: "Just Say No"
It is totally mind blowing to me, how many younger people will shoot heroin into their bodies.