IF ALL DRUGS WERE MADE LEAGEL
I think that there is no real wining argument when it comes to prohibition or legalization of drugs. I think whatever happens there will always be problems.
THE PROS AND CONS OF PROHIBITION:
I think there are some relevant reasons why drugs are not legal. Using drugs can be dangerous for the user because of the serious health risks, mental and physical. They can even cause death in some cases, as in heart attacks or over doses.
Also some drugs which are highly addictive can really destroy peopleâs lives.
Drugs can also be damaging to society because of drug related violence or crime. If a dangerous or violent criminal is using drugs it could make them more dangerous and unpredictable, or more willing to commit crimes.
The addiction that some people have for certain drugs can also cause a person to commit crimes in order to financially support their addiction. This type of drug related crime can also negatively affect society.
Although there are some valid reasons for prohibition, I still believe in the legalization of drugs because prohibition doesnât seem to work.
This is because it puts drugs in the hands of criminals. Prohibition doesnât stop the supply or the demand for drugs, and as long as people are still using and selling, drug related crimes will continue. This makes the war on drugs seem like a pointless waste of money, resources, and time.
A NEW SYSTEM
I believe the best way to deal with the problems caused by drugs is to legalize them. My idea for a system for the legalization of drugs is to make one government or community based organization. The organization should be non profit and mostly self sufficient. The organization would be responsible for the regulation development and distribution of drugs for recreational users.
This organization would distribute through franchises. The organization would not advertise or be commercial in any way. The organization would not push their product onto anyone. They would be like pharmacyâs in the sense that you know where they are if you want to find them but are not in your face like super markets or other profit franchises.
The organization could then regulate the drugs and their distribution by making accounts for anyone who wanted to use their service. It would then be possible to monitor peopleâs health and also it would be possible to make people aware of the state of their own physical and mental health.
The system could also be used to weed out dangerous individuals and prevent them from using drugs.
The system can also be used for addicts by supplying their habit for them but offering help support and guidance.
If this system worked I believe it would be very affective in stopping a lot of drug related crimes and problems. I believe this system would improve the well being of society.
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