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[deleted] t1_j70f5b4 wrote

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LFKhael t1_j72cbo0 wrote

> It consists of locating street level dealers and arresting those that are violent and non-violent dealers, giving them a warning and an ultimatum that starting at that very moment, continuing to deal drugs is not an option and the program will help them get out of that life with job training and opportunities. 

> The intervention program is one of two law enforcement strategies Rhynhart laid out that have worked in other cities. The second program, LEAD, similar to the drug market program, has city services at the core of its mission. 

> LEAD, law enforcement assisted diversion, allows law enforcement to redirect individuals suspected of low-level crimes to community-based services that pick out hidden factors motivating their illegal activities. 

That seems fairly specific for someone currently in that office. And I do prefer "something that worked elsewhere" instead of trying to reinvent the wheel.

Another major thing we're missing is an FDA approved xylazine withdrawal treatment plan. A lot of addicts are dealing with two addictions, not one, and there's currently nothing for xylazine withdrawal since it's a veterinary drug. That makes them extremely resistant to rehab.

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