I don't think he's advocating drug use.

[Maedhros]

I think he's advocating for honest discussions of the effects of drugs.

Think back to the "Reefer Madness" days, and the misinformation disseminated by the government regarding the risks of marijuana use. Kids quickly figured out that the government was lying, and if they were lying about marijuana, they must be lying about other drugs as well - "The Government Who Cried Wolf", as it were.

We need to emphasize the dangers of krokodil, methamphetamine and heroin, but we need to be honest about it. I think the OP is suggesting that the threat from krocodil is being exaggerated for propaganda effect. (I don't know if I agree with that, but I think that's where he's coming from).