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In reply to the discussion: Why does Belle Knox consider herself a feminist? [View all]Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)is a flat-out failure, too.
But "drugs" is another area where broad, non-distinguished labels and generalizations are not helpful, sort of like "porn". When people say "drugs" they don't usually mean alcohol and tobacco, even though those are far and away two of the most physiologically dangerous (alcohol) and addictive (nicotine) substances around. All "drugs" are not created equal.
I support- wholeheartedly, unreservedly- full legalization, regulation, taxation etc. of marijuana. I might even include psychedelic entheogens like psilocybin in that as well. I think addictive "hard drugs" like cocaine and heroin would be better addressed through harm reduction policies, although the gangs and foreign violence considerations you mention might be better addressed, also, through legalization and regulation. Best answer to meth is addressing the economic circumstances (working 3 minimum wage jobs and needing to stay awake, etc) that feed into meth use, educating people about the vile effects it has on them, etc.
And treatment on demand for addiction, as well.