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Should all drugs be legalized?

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ABCDEF7 · M
NO

1. Legalizing them could lead to increased usage, contributing to higher rates of addiction, overdose, and long-term health problems like depression & anxiety and finally burdening public health systems, as treating drug-related health issues can be costly and challenging.

2. It may lead to more instances of impaired driving, workplace accidents, and higher crime rates, as individuals under the influence may engage in reckless or criminal behavior.

3. Legalization could send the message that drug use is socially acceptable, potentially leading to normalization among vulnerable populations, including young people. Moreover it leads to the promotion of behavior that is seen as harmful or self-destructive.

4. Drug use can have far-reaching effects on families, including broken homes, child neglect, and domestic violence. Legalization might inadvertently increase the strain on social services and welfare systems.
Fertilization · 36-40, F
@ABCDEF7 Well said!