I disagree with your phrasing but probably not with what you are meaning to say. Substance abuse should not be illegal. Substance abuse is not a crime. Addicti

I disagree with your phrasing but probably not with what you are meaning to say. Substance abuse should not be illegal. Substance abuse is not a crime. Addiction is a mental health issue and addicts need to be treated as mentally unwell, not as criminals. Ultimately some substances should be controlled (rather than simply banned) but it's important not to criminalize their (ab)use.