Decriminalization Of Drugs

Why? Use substantiated proof instead of just opinion.

The "study" they used was full of crap. They put a lot of joints non stop into the monkey's with masks on. And it probably does kill brain cells, but with long time usage every day.
It should definitely be legal.

 

All drugs should be legalized. Drug rates will go down, people will be more willing to go to rehab without fear of being in trouble, and the general public can get actual information about the drugs. If people knew what they were doing, there would be a lot less overdoses. People would actually know what they are getting in the drug (you wouldn't have to be afraid you're injecting battery acid). People are going to do drugs either way, we should at least tax them and make money off the users. This will also take down the drug cartel, the benefits of legalizing drugs is endless. http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1893946,00.html

 

You Cant say it should be legal just because of a possibility it will be over used.

Anything can be overused. Proscription drugs,Paint,Glue So Should they be illegal to look at the bigger picture anything can be used as a drug so why make something that is Beneficial for medicine illegal?

 

The thing is though, a good amount of these drug users will go to extreme measures in order to be able to get money for their drugs. Such as, murder, theft, etc. They lock up these people because they are a threat to people around them. When I have been under the influence on any drug, my mind is impaired, and while driving, I have nearly killed people. I believe the Government should be giving SO much money towards these prisons because these prisons are getting millions of dollars to make these people take dumb classes that they don't even care about. The average prisoner cost in my state is $40,000 a year to keep them supported in there, which is outrageous.

 

I am a MDMA + Cocaine user and I totally agree. Im not psychically addicted to either and would find it incredible hard to become psychically addicted to either unless I was a celebrity and have the money to do Coke every day it's fairly impossible to become dependant on either of these drugs. I don't smoke weed, It does nothing for me I don't like depressants. More people die of Smoking and Alcohol than they do of Cocaine and MDMA. More murders/crimes happen while on alcohol than on Cocaine or MDMA. Heroin I do not agree with and should be illegal, It is psychically addictive and can lead people to a life of crime due to the craving for it.

 

Willy1234, first of all, if you want to make an intelligent debate, learn how to spell first, so you do not look like a complete fool. I don't know where you get your info. regarding cocaine ...that it's non-addictive. It's one of the most addicting drugs around... In your first sentence, you said you are a user of Cocaine and MDMA. Look this up (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/user). So, your first sentence completely ruins your argument. It's obvious that a few ice cream scoopfuls have been taken out of your brain (Ecstacy), so please don't post in the intellegent section.

 

Sounds like a good idea to me. Decriminilizing these drugs would also stop violence in foreign countries where drug cartels rule, stop gang violence over drug territory, and terrorists will stop making money off opium and heroin so they will be weaker against our troops.

 

And it will also save billions of dollars from tax dollars and police catching real criminals.

 

I don't think it even matters.

Since when did law dictate morals?

Even if the law allowed you to kill another man it would not be okay (in my mind, at least).

As far as marijuana goes I've never smoked it and disagree with it.

 

Durrrrrrrrrrrr HERRRP let's do some research before we make ridiculous claims.

Cocaine is NOT physically addictive: http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/cocaine/cocaine_basics.shtml

"While cocaine is not believed to be physically addicting, it is, without a doubt, psychologically addicting."

PSYCHOLOGICALLY ADDICTING, like, you know, video games...soda..facebook..

Back to the topic, I believe it is up to the individual if they want to take drugs. Every drug is basically COMPLETELY OKAY to use, if used to moderation, etc. I've smoked weed chronically, rolled on E, and popped a few Oxys before (mini-heroin basically [and legal LOL]). I'm not addicted to any of these substances. I'm sure I WILL try cocaine but guess what, I'm not an idiot when it comes to drugs. This is where ignorance lies. People think that when they try one drug (doesn't matter what it is), that BAM they'll become instantly addicted or they'll OD instantly or anything else stupid. Addiction occurs over time with consistent use. If you try heroin once, the body won't crave it afterwards. You need to know limitations and do research on drugs before you try them. EVERYTHING is fine in moderation.


Oh and to the reaallllly dumb post above me, you're kidding right? How can one compare altering one's brain chemistry for a short period of time to murder? Morals? Stfu. There is nothing "immoral" about moderate drug use. it is immoral, however, to restrict one's free will based on ludicrous claims and ignorance.

 

um.....
you can become psychologically addicted after just one try.

 

Proof?

Here's mine: http://www.cedro-uva.org/lib/cohen.cocaine.html

"To judge from this summary of rules that are recognized by cocaine users, we might infer that control mechanisms are very much in line with the dominant modes and levels of use in this group. From the relative absence of destructive and compulsive use patterns over a ten year period, we may conclude that users can and do exercise control. Our respondents applied two basic types of controls to themselves: 1) restricting use to certain situations and to emotional states in which cocaine's effects would be most positive, and 2) limiting mode of ingestion to snorting of modest amounts of cocaine, staying below 2.5 grams a week for some, and below 0.5 grams a week for most. Nevertheless, those whose use level exceeded 2.5 grams a week all returned to lower levels."

Hmm looks like you can do 2.5g of crack a week and not become addicted. Strange what FACTS tell you compared to government propaganda.

Kinda like how you may have learned in high school that if you take steroids you'll go on some roid rage rampage and ruin your life and families. Gotta laugh at propaganda..

 

I agree that they should decriminalize weed - It doesn't even do anything.

 

I agree to an extent, weed in countries like Holland is legal, though they have a completely different attitude to some of the smokers in slum areas.

I don't agree that other current illegal drugs should be legal, purely because of the harmful affects they can have on people.

 

So you would have someone arrested and placed in jail for a lengthy time of their life because of what they're doing to themselves? So, do you think we should make McDonalds illegal for people who eat their on a daily basis because of the health consequences?

No "government" or "higher authority" has a right to tell me what I can do TO MYSELF. :noworry:

 

When used correctly, weed and cannabis are VERY powerful medicines. In fact, If everyone who needed an anti-depressant smoked weed instead, the results would be significantly better. Not only that, but weed and Cannabis are not only for smoking, they have thousands of other uses that can be just as good for the body. Same applies to tobacco. When used correctly and in moderation, smoking tobacco is very healthy; the problem arises when people smoke when they do not need to.

In addition, I support allowing Coca LEAVES. Not cocaine, but just coca leaves. coca leaf tea and chew is proven to have many positive effects on life.

However, Cocaine, Heroine, Meth, LSD and the other chemically produced drugs are unacceptably dangerous. The don't only make you high, they make you hallucinate, making them extremely dangerous.

Any drugs that are re allowed need to have an 18+ age limit, however.

 

While I cannot argue against the fact that cocaine, heroine and meth have the chance to be exceptionally dangerous, LSD is among the LEAST harmful drugs on the planet. Just because they make you hallucinate does not mean they are an immediate threat.

First off, you cannot die from LSD. You just can't. No psychedelics can kill you. Second, the common argument against LSD is that you're jump off a building thinking you can fly. Lol. No. No one does this..Anyone who goes to the point of trying LSD hopefully isn't that dumb. This probably happened once and now it's the irrefutable argument against every psychedelic. Ask anyone who's ever tried shrooms/acid. They highly recommend you have a sitter with you anyway.

Oh, and did I forget to mention salvia, which has almost the same effects of LSD, is legal? :laugh: