"Reducing the issue to isolated variables, where the solution might appear to be to introduce a new policy (like banning smartphones) follows a technocratic logic that could turn good health into a matter for experts. "

If political questions such as structural discrimination, economic precarity, exposure to violence and opioid use are not regarded as shaping our wellbeing, what motivation remains for taking action on these matters?

I was following the author until I hit this send-off.

they don’t think there’s a prohibition on opioids? or are they arguing against prohibition in general?

it most just left me hanging more than contradicting the article’s positions.