I'll bet the reason why the drug companies are funding anti-drug organizations are simpler than what the author is suggesting. They aren't doing it because they think marijuana will steal all their market share.
Companies like Purdue produce prescription drugs that can be easily abused. Purdue pulled some really stupid moves that made it a whole lot easier for abuse of their product. They are funding the anti-drug coalition because it makes for good PR.
"What is Purdue doing about drug abuse??"
"In addition to encouraging the appropriate use of our pain medicine, we are also funding community programs to help stop our children from using illegal drugs."
Making pain relievers "a whole lot easier for abuse" is a good thing. Many people would like to obtain IV solutions, but due to monetary/legal restrictions, have trouble doing so. Instead, they must use other products and convert them into a IV solution. By removing the "anti abuse" parts, Purdue can ensure less people are harmed performing an improper injection.
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I'll bet the reason why the drug companies are funding anti-drug organizations are simpler than what the author is suggesting. They aren't doing it because they think marijuana will steal all their market share.
Companies like Purdue produce prescription drugs that can be easily abused. Purdue pulled some really stupid moves that made it a whole lot easier for abuse of their product. They are funding the anti-drug coalition because it makes for good PR.
"What is Purdue doing about drug abuse??"
"In addition to encouraging the appropriate use of our pain medicine, we are also funding community programs to help stop our children from using illegal drugs."
Making pain relievers "a whole lot easier for abuse" is a good thing. Many people would like to obtain IV solutions, but due to monetary/legal restrictions, have trouble doing so. Instead, they must use other products and convert them into a IV solution. By removing the "anti abuse" parts, Purdue can ensure less people are harmed performing an improper injection.