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Essay / The advantages and disadvantages of decriminalization - 1410
Decriminalization is defined as: the elimination of criminal sanctions or the removal of legal restrictions against. This is a drug-related topic and Canada has still not reached a conclusion on the matter. As noted in the 2010 International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) report, Canada is one of the world's leading countries of origin for illicitly manufactured synthetic drugs, particularly MDMA ("ecstasy"). Some argue that if all drugs were legalized, our society would be safer and drugs cleaner, resulting in fewer overdoses and deaths from mixed drug use. In the article The Surprising Truth about Heroin and Addiction by Jacob Sullum, it is stated that “…drugs such as nicotine and cocaine [are] not truly addictive; they [are] just used to it.” The question should not be “Should Canada legalize all drugs?” it should be “What drugs should Canada legalize?” » There are pros and cons to consider and nothing is always black or white when it comes to such unpredictable issues. Alcohol was illegal in 1920 and the law was repealed in 1933. It takes time to consider all the possibilities of legalizing a product and it is not taken lightly by the government or law enforcement agencies. order. People also need to consider the addictive nature of each substance and whether legalizing it would create a bigger problem than it currently does. Not all drugs should be legal in Canada, but some should be considered. The Canadian government and law enforcement should look at each drug individually instead of lumping them under one umbrella. This will ensure that each drug is carefully and strategically researched in order to make an accurate decision on whether to legalize the substance in question. Choose Canada wisely, as some medications should be left