In the case of alcohol, there was a period of prohibition that did not decrease the death count nor reduce harm to individuals or the society. Granted it was a

In the case of alcohol, there was a period of prohibition that did not decrease the death count nor reduce harm to individuals or the society. Granted it was a long time ago. Better data about drug policy and harm reduction can be found by looking at results from Portugal or other countries with permissive policies. None of them supports the claim that prohibition reduces use or harm caused.