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• encryptluks2 5y ago
  I think research has already shown that the benefits of legalization outweigh those of criminalization. When something is legal, then people can be presented with treatment options and be given safe unaltered drugs. There are groups that literally go around passing out needles to drug addicts because it has been found to actually prevent more deaths than those caused by harm of using dirty needles.
  • GuB-42 5y ago
    Before legalization, maybe consider decriminalization, like in Portugal. It is not the same thing. Drugs are still illegal in Portugal, and trafficking is a crime, but personal use is not a criminal offense anymore. If you get caught, you can get fined, especially if you are uncooperative, but you won't face a criminal trial and you won't go to jail. But more importantly, they can suggest treatment options if you are addicted. You won't get safe unadulterated drugs but you can get testing kits. In festivals, you can find booths where they will check your drugs for free. I don't know how I feel about legalizing all drugs. Heroin is nasty stuff, even if you get the good one, and I would rather not encourage using stimulants stronger than caffeine in our overworked society.
• bouncycastle 5y ago
  * Alcohol enters the chatroom.