Monday, November 5, 2018

EVERY 25 SECONDS: THE HUMAN TOLL OF CRIMINALIZING DRUG USE IN THE UNITED STATES

Every 25 seconds... is link to the article summary and PDF.

The argument against repealing the current criminal approach rarely takes up serious consequences of this type.
Highly pertinent as jurisdictions debate whether to leave drug laws as they are, or to change them.

Question to ponder about our sons, daughter, or grandkids:

Which would you prefer to happen at age 18?

A. Development of cannabis use disorder (e.g., ‘hooked on pot’)?

B. Criminal record and perhaps incarceration time due to prosecution for possession?

(Learn the downstream social and economic consequences of A versus B. Which would you choose for your offspring?)

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