We should not be forced into a false choice between a war on drugs or legalization. An evaluation of the available research reveals that a number of evidence-based policies that protect the health and safety of users, their families, and the wider community are available. The legalization of alcohol and tobacco has been a global public health disaster – why would we go down the same road by legalizing additional addictive drugs? It is time to reject false dichotomies and to embrace a smarter approach.
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