But no everyone is happy. Dr. Bertha Madras, deputy director of the White House Office on National Drug Control Policy, recently told National Public Radio she opposes the distribution programs because-and hold on to your hat for this one-she believes life-threatening overdoses are an important deterrent to drug use.

“Sometimes having an overdose, being in an emergency room, having that contact with a health care professional is enough to make a person snap into the reality of the situation and snap into having someone give them services,” Madras said.

Madras’ reaction offers a telling glimpse into the mind of a drug warrior.

Full Story: Reason.

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