War against drugs and its effects on society

Drug Use

Argument Against the "War on Drugs"

The government's "war on drugs" has added to its agenda the finding and prosecuting of people who just occasionally use drugs within their own home. Some might argue that because people are doing it privately and at their own home that it should be okay. However, drug use is against the law in the entire country, not just public places. Even though people should have some privacy in their own homes, they should not be able to break the law there.

People who use drugs occasionally may become more and more dependent on them. If they become addicted, it can lead to more serious problems. Addiction could lead to family abuse, losing a job, or violence. While a private drug user may not think this will happen, addiction is something that is not planned.

Allowing drug use at home implies that it is okay to break other laws if you do it privately at home. If you murdered someone in your own home, it would not be considered a private matter. Drug use is no difference. Drug use, even in private, can affect other people by promoting disregard for the law.

Allowing drug use in the home encourages drug sellers to continue selling, since they still have buyers. Most casual drug users are not producing their own drugs. That means that someone has to be selling them drugs. Drug dealers are often dangerous and put people in dangerous situations since they handle a lot of money and are involved illegal activities. Allowing people to use drugs privately means that drug dealers would be getting more business and continuing to put communities in danger.