Drugs is a public health issue

Interesting to see in Anthony Gunter’s article the argument that “serious violence is a public health issue”.

FABIAN Society

The same argument could be made against prohibition. The “war on drugs” should be seen not as a policing problem but instead framed as a public health issue. But harm reduction runs counter to the paternalistic tone that underscores the bias that blames degenerate youth.

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