Treat drug use as a health problem


THE global community is still perplexed by the complexity and challenges of drug addiction and drug use disorders. The idea that all drug use is dangerous, immoral and evil has led to stricter enforcement and extremely punitive policies in most countries.

The consequences of detecting, arresting, prosecuting, and incarcerating drug users are devastating. The many ruined lives, destroyed families and communities suffering due to harsh penalties imposed on users are costs that society can no longer ignore or remain silent over.

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