Drug control policies
Thesis statement
There has been an ongoing debate on drug decriminalization, legalization and laying of stricter illicit drug control policies. Whereas some countries feel that decriminalizing illicit drugs will increase their consumption, some countries believe that it is important to put in place stricter rules. To proponents of putting stricter, it will reduce the consumption of these drugs thereby reducing the general damage that they pause to those who consume them. This paper contains an examination of the issues that are raised by the proponents of decriminalizing and legalizing the use of these drugs. I have also looked at the issues raised by those who believe …show more content…
Drug use has been an ongoing practice and despite the fact that some countries have illegalized, it has never prevented millions of people from abusing them in the illegal market. A rational justification according to Mineta (2010) has never been provided for the prohibition of drugs in all the cases that it has been criminalized. The campaign has however been dominated by Hysteria and demagogic politics. By illegalizing the drugs, there will be a cessation as result withdrawal symptoms. A drug addict may resort to other hard …show more content…
They also hold that drugs should be taken by people of a specific age. In both cases, the drugs should not be given to underage children.
Both the proponents and the opponents also hold that, plans should always be put in place to alleviate the dreadful affliction of drugs and addiction. There is a need for a more comprehensive education on drug use and the effects to the masses. Those who are concerned about the wellbeing of the future generation should devise strategies to control them from using the drugs. The policies should not be punitive but should control the use of drugs by the youth. A non-radical and a more responsible way will control drug use at this age (Arnold and Joseph, 2014). In conclusion, illicit drugs are totally dangerous to the individuals. The effects of the drugs may be severe to be corrected. A more rational
DRUG CONTROL POLICIES13 approach should be put in place to address the problem. It is important to pursue a coordinated, and a balanced strategy that include prevention, treatment, enforcement, and international cooperation Instead of promoting risky drug policies that are grounded in speculation rather than
Thesis statement
There has been an ongoing debate on drug decriminalization, legalization and laying of stricter illicit drug control policies. Whereas some countries feel that decriminalizing illicit drugs will increase their consumption, some countries believe that it is important to put in place stricter rules. To proponents of putting stricter, it will reduce the consumption of these drugs thereby reducing the general damage that they pause to those who consume them. This paper contains an examination of the issues that are raised by the proponents of decriminalizing and legalizing the use of these drugs. I have also looked at the issues raised by those who believe …show more content…
Drug use has been an ongoing practice and despite the fact that some countries have illegalized, it has never prevented millions of people from abusing them in the illegal market. A rational justification according to Mineta (2010) has never been provided for the prohibition of drugs in all the cases that it has been criminalized. The campaign has however been dominated by Hysteria and demagogic politics. By illegalizing the drugs, there will be a cessation as result withdrawal symptoms. A drug addict may resort to other hard …show more content…
They also hold that drugs should be taken by people of a specific age. In both cases, the drugs should not be given to underage children.
Both the proponents and the opponents also hold that, plans should always be put in place to alleviate the dreadful affliction of drugs and addiction. There is a need for a more comprehensive education on drug use and the effects to the masses. Those who are concerned about the wellbeing of the future generation should devise strategies to control them from using the drugs. The policies should not be punitive but should control the use of drugs by the youth. A non-radical and a more responsible way will control drug use at this age (Arnold and Joseph, 2014). In conclusion, illicit drugs are totally dangerous to the individuals. The effects of the drugs may be severe to be corrected. A more rational
DRUG CONTROL POLICIES13 approach should be put in place to address the problem. It is important to pursue a coordinated, and a balanced strategy that include prevention, treatment, enforcement, and international cooperation Instead of promoting risky drug policies that are grounded in speculation rather than