Should drugs use be dealt as a crime in the country of your residence?

[Ghost14]

Re: Should drugs use be dealt as a crime in the country of your residence?

@CM

It works how? You do realize that 2001 to 2006 was an economic boom period in Portugal. I would love to see the figures of drug abuse since the start of the EU melt down and I am willing to bet that substance abuse has increased dramatically in the past year alone.

Now back to the subject at hand. Making addictive substances legal does not limit it is addictive nature. More so it makes an addictive mind altering substance available to a large population without any concept of checks and balances. Additionally drug abuse increases the likelihood of domestic and physical abuse.

Lastly what drugs are you referring too? If you mean all drugs I will personally fly you to Farah so you can see what opium does to a 5 year old kid.

You’re assuming that those most susceptible to drugs are deterred by laws. Clearly the War on Drugs proves otherwise. People will use drugs regardless of the law, and then are unable to find help because of said laws. I never said anything about the addictive nature of drugs, merely that regulating drugs, and putting money into treatment, is more effective than useless crusades. There are no facts to back up your claim, meanwhile my claim is backed up by an actual case study. Your point about economics may be valid, but as of right now, Portugal proves that legalizing drugs is more effective. And that’s more important than your personal views on legalization.