In the same way, we should make it illegal to do drugs in situations where you are likely to cause irreparable harm.
If we legalize drugs, let's create safe situations to do so. Many drugs are being legalized under the supervision of a doctor. We could also allow drug use within a safe space where you can't OD, and where you won't leave needles on the ground for kids to step on.
And as far as the legal administration etc., that already exists in SF and it has had a poor track record of helping people.
Not arguing for outright legalization—while I once did, I now think it’s naive. And I’m not sure we could pull off a Portugal style system in the US. But descriminalizariam doesn’t seem to be working that well.
> Therefore, treatment should be much more easily be available and it should be much easier to have an intervention.
If drugs become burdensome enough that you have to commit crimes to feed your habit, then maybe the society should be able to intervene and help? If I have a drinking problem that I need to steal money for, the solution shouldn’t be cheaper alcohol, but a way for me to stop drinking. Same applies for drugs. Part of the reason why families support (reluctantly) drug habits is because getting help is often not easy or cheap.
Legalization bankrupts criminal organizations.
Legalization creates tax revenue.
Refusing to prosecute antisocial behavior is the problem.
Up to a third of the population of some of the east European countries are alcoholics.
I'm not saying bans are the solution, but ignoring problems just because you aren't affected isn't a great idea either.
I've been around for those conversations with grandparents on a few occasions now, and many people I know have too.
I don't think its an anomaly, but it is anecdotal
Varies from state to state - in some states they are illegal under state law or state constitutions, etc. Looks like they're illegal in MI.
