Drug use is good for you??

[NotAllThere]

Switzerland has a relatively high number of drug users. And a very low level of drug related crime. All since decriminalisation.

[minestrone]

The only reason we struggle to contain drugs smuggling is that the penalties are not high enough. Thailand seems to manage, for pretty obvious reasons. I'm not advocating the death penalty but throwing away the key could be a good deterrent.

tulip loads of drugs in Thailand, far, far worse problem that in the UK even though you get shot for smuggling.

You mind is obviously pickled from too much spoon licking.

[Cyberman]

Nice way to ignore the bulk of my post and start an argument on semantics.

Cannabis possesion wasn't legalised in any manner, effectively, pseudo or otherwise. It was still a criminal offense to be in possession of it and you could still be arrested and prosecuted for it.

How about responding to the argument that decriminalising all drug use, as in the Portugese model, actually works? As opposed to the "War On Drugs" approach.

... and there's an interesting article today in the Mail regarding cannabis and how just one joint can cause mental problems. I am clear on decriminalisation and always have been..... it must NEVER be allowed to happen.

[DaveB]

... and there's an interesting article today in the Mail regarding cannabis and how just one joint can cause mental problems. I am clear on decriminalisation and always have been..... it must NEVER be allowed to happen.

And still you miss the point.

The medical effects of drugs on an individual have no relation to it's legality. That individual would suffer the same effects regardless.

Decriminalisation in Portugal has meant that individuals are less likely to use the drug to begin with and if they do, those who do suffer ill effects as a result are able to seek help without fear of arrest or prosecution.

As a result of this the incidence of drug related deaths and health issues in POrtugal are now far lower than they were before decriminalisation, and lower than any other country in the EU that criminialises drug use.

[minestrone]

... and there's an interesting article today in the Mail regarding cannabis and how just one joint can cause mental problems. I am clear on decriminalisation and always have been..... it must NEVER be allowed to happen.

More people die in a day from booze than a year from drugs.

[chef]

... and there's an interesting article today in the Mail regarding cannabis and how just one joint can cause mental problems. I am clear on decriminalisation and always have been..... it must NEVER be allowed to happen.

you truly are whiter than white aren't you? and THE most boring person I've ever known. Im sure you think you're being articulate and whitty with your "clever and informative" opinions on everything, sorry to have to tell you but you just come across as an arrogant ill-informed idiot. People arent reading what you write deciding if your correct or in awe of your "intelligence", they're simply stunned with the amount of droning on repetative cr@p you manage to spout and are trying to point this out to you.. please, think before you reply and come up with something better than the standard 3 responses you seem to have, disguised in whatever topic you are bleeting on about, obviously enjoying the sound of your own voice..

[Not So Wise]

... and there's an interesting article today in the Mail regarding cannabis and how just one joint can cause mental problems. I am clear on decriminalisation and always have been..... it must NEVER be allowed to happen.

And other day there was one about how some people are allergic to WI-FI
And other day food X cause's cancer
And other day how same food prevents cancer
And other day how alcohol is bad for you
And other day how same amount of alcohol is good for you
And other day how exercise is good for you
And other day how exercise is bad for you
And other day how MMR jabs were bad for you
And other day how MMR jabs were good for you

Getting the idea?

[foggo]

... and there's an interesting article today in the Mail regarding cannabis and how just one joint can cause mental problems. I am clear on decriminalisation and always have been..... it must NEVER be allowed to happen.

If it were published in such an esteemed journal then it must be the final word in what is right and true on the topic.

tabloid tulip-paper - probably cheaper than by the roll too
(would be interesting to work that out)

[minestrone]

Anyway, does nobody remember Cyberman was "drug mugged" in Rio.

http://forums.contractoruk.com/876951-post4.html

I am sure if you google "ronaldo drug mugged" you will get the picture

[cailin maith]

tulip loads of drugs in Thailand, far, far worse problem that in the UK even though you get shot for smuggling.

You mind is obviously pickled from too much spoon licking.

Yep - I can testify to that.... you can get them everywhere, all the islands and Bangkok - easy peasy. Not that I've ever indulged.... closest I got was inhaling other peoples smoke