I agree, there can be a lot of negative externalities from drug use. At the same time, there can be positive externalities. Everyone knows what these are. I

I agree, there can be a lot of negative externalities from drug use. At the same time, there can be positive externalities. Everyone knows what these are. I would like to see more nuanced drug policy. Let's try to discourage the kind of drug use that leads to negative externalities, without discouraging the kind of drug use that can lead to positive ones. For example, treatment instead of imprisonment. If we take a lot of the resources that we spend on imprisoning drug users and spend it on treatment and honest drug use education, I think we'd see a lot more progress. Of course, it's hard to come up with campaign slogans or appeal to emotions by making cogent, nuanced arguments. So I have little faith anyone will actually do this anytime soon.