Why does the right prefer punishment?

Research shows that imposing punishment for drug use and addiction doesn't work, yet the Right prefers jail, prison, and fines to doing things that work, like rewarding people for negative drug tests. Why?

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/10/05/nx-s1-5140166/meth-cocaine-addiction-treatment-contingency-management

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