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[xoggoth]

Hmmm. But assuming that legalising drugs would lead to a big increase of usage, which would seem likely, what would increased drug use cost in terms of health and other issues? Just take cannabis alone - heart attacks, lung cancer, mental problems. Add to that the less definable effects on motivation:

Even so regular users can become psychologically dependent and come to rely on using cannabis to get them through the day. Cannabis dependent users who stop can experience psychological craving , decreased appetite, lethargy, mood changes and insomnia. It is not unknown for some people to use cannabis so frequently that they are almost constantly stoned.
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Someone who uses cannabis excessively may appear apathetic, lack energy and motivation and perform poorly at their work or education.

DrugScope | RESOURCES | Cannabis

[EternalOptimist]

Hmmm. But assuming that legalising drugs would lead to a big increase of usage, which would seem likely, what would increased drug use cost in terms of health and other issues? Just take cannabis alone - heart attacks, lung cancer, mental problems. Add to that the less definable effects on motivation:




DrugScope | RESOURCES | Cannabis

You dont have to make too many assumptions, just cf countries that do have legalised cannabis consumption. I havnt looked into it, but whats the situation in Holland for example

[xoggoth]

Good point. (Just waiting to see who would spot that one) They don't seem to have a significant problem if Wikipedia is accurate.