If they want to get serious about this, institute the death penalty for pushers. The Reward to Risk ratio would start to get pretty darn low. But, that won’t happen, of course.
They should do the same for the doctors that cause the need for the opioid. My wife has had chronic pancreatitis since her doctor incorrectly sliced her pancreatic duct over 5 years ago. The recurrent visits to the hospital where she has to stay (sans food) for over a week, coupled with having to find a pharmacist that will fill her prescriptions has been a living nightmare.
I think Mister Dutarte from the Philippines has the right idea in dealing with drugs.
Better yet, legalize it. You could buy 5 lbs of 100% Pure China White in the grocery section at Wally World, go home, slow down your heartbeat to once a week, and snuff yourself, all in an afternoon.
Think about it. Who's killing themselves, with opiods, and are they actually of value? It's a self correcting problem.
I like the idea of getting a free eight oz baggie if you register as a democrat...