> But opening the floodgates to the general public even more? Can't be good. At least historically it hasn't been true[1][2]. In fact I had used nicotine gums

> But opening the floodgates to the general public even more? Can't be good. At least historically it hasn't been true[1][2]. In fact I had used nicotine gums which are easily available as OTC drug in the past to help cure my smoking addiction. Obviously I think there are certain kind of junkies who would exploit legalization and do significantly more harm to themselves than good, but they are likely doing it now anyways. Most drug users I know of do consciously care about addiction potential. [1]: https://www.colorado.edu/today/2023/01/24/gateway-drug-no-more-study-shows-legalizing-recreational-cannabis-does-not-increase https://www.colorado.edu/today/2023/01/24/gateway-drug-no-mo... [2]: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2017/dec/05/portugals-radical-drugs-policy-is-working-why-hasnt-the-world-copied-it https://www.theguardian.com/news/2017/dec/05/portugals-radic...