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.
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.