Alcohol is not dangerous and can even have a few benefits when used moderately. Overconsumption and risky behaviours such as binge drinking are the problem.
Alcohol is one of the biggest causes of death, accounting for over 5% of all global deaths annually. The fact that it is legal in most places is astounding.
The massive enforcement of laws criminalizing personal drug use and possession in the United States causes devastating harm. Enforcement ruins lives, discriminates against people of color, and undermines public health. It’s time to decriminalize the personal use and possession of illicit drugs.
Alcohol is not dangerous and can even have a few benefits when used moderately. Overconsumption and risky behaviours such as binge drinking are the problem.
Alcohol is also an entry-level drug that can lead you to be addicted to hard drugs, making it all the more dangerous.
It’s teenagers are now among the worst affected group of people by alcohol abuse.
More countries should follow the example of Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries and ban or regulate alcohol consumption.
Alcohol is one of the biggest causes of death, accounting for over 5% of all global deaths annually. The fact that it is legal in most places is astounding.
Already been done! Canada has started decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of drugs in the hopes of helping fight against addiction.
https://www.voanews.com/a/canadian-province-decriminalizes-small-amount-of-hard-drugs/6944480.html
Some drugs, such as marijuana, should not be illegal in the first place. They do more good than harm!
Criminalizing drug use punishes the victims – addicts – who cannot find the proper treatment for their addiction.