Because politicians like to appear "tough on crime". Because prisons make money when we lock up drug addicts. And because Americans are somewhat punitive in nature.
We should be putting money into helping people rehabilitate. Help them kick their habit, get back on their feet, and get back to being a productive member of society.
Prison doesn't accomplish any of that because, in America, it is build for punishment, not rehabilitation.
We should be putting money into helping people rehabilitate. Help them kick their habit, get back on their feet, and get back to being a productive member of society.
Prison doesn't accomplish any of that because, in America, it is build for punishment, not rehabilitation.