• Should Drug Use Should Be Decriminalized?

     

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Published: 26.04.2006.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Should Drug Use Should Be Decriminalized?', 1.
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Extract

Ethan A. Nadelmann and Eric A. Voth debate the issue of drug use and whether or not it should be decriminalized. "Nadelmann argues that history shows that drug prohibition is costly and futile. He also found that decriminalization along with sane and humane drug policies and treatment programs can greatly reduce the harms from drugs." (Taking Sides, Pg. 292) "Voth contends that drugs are very harmful and that our drug policies have succeeded in substantially reducing drug use." (Taking Sides, Pg. 292). …

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