gilded-lilly

Where I live, there has been some recent changes made towards decriminalising all drugs.

Personally, I feel this is a populist policy. Why? I feel like there is no literature to support the notion that decriminilisation will lead to fewer drug users overall - and hence fewer drug addicts. It seems more a policy aimed at looking after current addicts, with little or no thought towards prevention.

I note that Singapore is a nation that has effectively dealt with the drug problem.

What are some opinions/thoughts? With emphasis on unbiased studies that have looked at before/after decriminalization.