There's more ways to limit the drug trade than just by arresting everybody dealing and using.
One of the most effective?
Removing the conditions that cause people to use drugs. And surprisingly, that means getting rid of things that cause people anxiety. Things like the fear that you will starve, or be without a home, or that if you get sick you will not be able to afford medical care, or that you will be fired, or that you will be isolated, or that you get beaten, or robbed, or killed.
Among first world nations the USA is one of if not outright the most prolific user of drugs. And its lack of a solid social security system as well as deep seated racism and classism appear to be a major cause for this.
One of the most effective?
Removing the conditions that cause people to use drugs. And surprisingly, that means getting rid of things that cause people anxiety. Things like the fear that you will starve, or be without a home, or that if you get sick you will not be able to afford medical care, or that you will be fired, or that you will be isolated, or that you get beaten, or robbed, or killed.
Among first world nations the USA is one of if not outright the most prolific user of drugs. And its lack of a solid social security system as well as deep seated racism and classism appear to be a major cause for this.