> we must face the social implications of substance abuse True. But we must also face up to the costs of regulation. The illegality of recreational drugs deliv

> we must face the social implications of substance abuse True. But we must also face up to the costs of regulation. The illegality of recreational drugs delivers $1 trillion into the hands of organized crime per annum, for example. The corruption, the adulterated product, the incentives to hook people, destruction of whole Latin American countries, etc etc. I am not accusing you of this, but there is often an implicit assumption that regulations can be put in place for no cost. An assumption that is often wildly wrong.