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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

In 1970, Congress passed the Controlled Substances Act which banned the manufacture, importation, possession, use and distribution of certain drugs. The act ranked drugs by their potential for abuse and placed them into five categories. Two of the most widely used drugs in the U.S., wine and alcohol, are exempt from the classifications. Ballot measures in several states including Colorado, Washington and Oregon have decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana. These laws apply only within the respective states and have no effect on Federal law.

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 @9ZDDJXSConstitution  from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

we should pass tougher drug laws increase punishment for drug dealers No, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

 @9WY7GZDConstitution  from Kansas  answered…2yrs2Y

No, but decriminalized drugs, that offer medicinal benefits, such as marijuana, And retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time.

 @CurvyletterConstitution answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, shift focus to public health, reducing incarceration rates, and promoting treatment over punishment

 @9KZ4VDRConstitution  from California  answered…2yrs2Y

Depends on the drug, the amount, the persons intent and what that intent would do to the public and how much of the public would be affected.

 @9KFCS4ZTaxpayers from Indiana  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, for some but not all drugs. Sentences for drug offenses should be regulated and reduced for existing.

 @9J7HL4BConstitution from Utah  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes for MOST drugs. However, we also need to develop a healthier way of dealing with drug addicts through rehabilitation.

 @9FQNDHRConstitution from Ohio  answered…3yrs3Y

States should be allowed to determine the legalization of drugs, and only naturally grown drugs. Synthetic drugs should continue to be illegal

 @3CYDXFMConstitution from Missouri  answered…3yrs3Y

No. Increase punishment for dealers and pass tougher laws.

 @9F79QS2Constitution from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and fully pardon all persons sentenced for drug possession, use, and distribution.

 @9DXJ43LConstitution from New Jersey  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but we should not provide welfare or taxpayer funded social benefits to those who use/abuse drugs.

 @9DGT9Y3Constitution from North Carolina  answered…3yrs3Y

Decriminalization only of marijuana

 @9D5XJ3TConstitution from Idaho  answered…3yrs3Y

No, because if San Francisco is any indication, it leads to more illicit drug use and especially in public. People have complained about drug needles littering streets. Drugs with legitimate medicinal benefits, however, such as CBD, should be the exception.

 @8NSTPJGConstitution from Georgia  answered…6yrs6Y

Government shouldn't be involved at all.

 @8G88VJWConstitution from Colorado  answered…6yrs6Y

Drugs as a matter should be in the hands of the states

 @Desmond-HawkConstitution  from West Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

No, but reduce penalties for nonviolent first-time offenses. We need the jail space for dealers and violent criminals.

 @8T58M5PIndependent from Connecticut  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, except for hardcore drugs especially in public spaces

 @95ZS8RHConstitution from Pennsylvania  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but drug use may not be used as a defense for crimes committed

  @JonBSimConstitutionfrom Kentucky  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

We shouldn't legalize opioids, cocaine, or other such drugs.

Frankly, cigarettes should be illegal for all the chemicals in them, including rat poison.

 @9582YFKConstitution from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

This is a States Rights issue.

 @9582YFKConstitution from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

It is up to the States

 @94CYP2SConstitution from Oklahoma  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, as long as the government does not pay for the consequences of the drug use, ie, rehab, hospitalization, etc.

 @945VSBPConstitution from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

Marijuana equals alcohol legally speaking.

 @9324FKQConstitution from Washington  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes but increase the penalties for drug dealers including pharmaceutical companies

 @92NZ35XConstitution from North Carolina  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes for some and no for others. Increase punishment for dealers/traffickers and increase funding for drug addiction treatment.

 @926PQWSConstitution from New York  answered…4yrs4Y

It depends on the situation and the type of drugs used.

 @8Z5SMSXConstitution from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, except for drugs that lack medicinal benefits and are extremely harmful or dangerous.

 @8YZWG7PConstitution from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but legalize marijuana and possibly psychedelic drugs. Harder drugs should be illegal and drug dealers punished.

 @8X6STYPConstitution from Michigan  answered…5yrs5Y

No, we should pass tougher drug laws, increase punishment for drug dealers, increase funding for addiction prevention and rehab and allow medical drugs but not for recreational purposes.

 @8TSRVZDConstitution from Alabama  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, no drugs should be used if it can injure more than its potential to help.

 @nmhoskinsConstitutionfrom Kansas  answered…5yrs5Y

Regardless, this is a decision that the States should address individually.

 @8SLVH7RConstitution from Arizona  answered…5yrs5Y

No, not for hard drugs. Decriminalize low level recreational and medicinal drugs, but their use and sale should be banned in public, similar to alcohol sales and consumption.

 @8RTH5PNConstitution from Virginia  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but it should be severely taxed and regulated.

 @8PZBMRVConstitution from Washington  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, inside the home, without dependents present.

 @8PPWXDPConstitution from North Carolina  answered…6yrs6Y

not all drugs wull becriminalized like hard ones for example crack and stuff but weed is fine.the addcits should be given treamtent while pushers should be slapped with an iron fist.

 @8NTTCP9Constitution from Oklahoma  answered…6yrs6Y

No, unless its a natural drug that would cripple big Pharma.

 @8MP95X9Constitution from Florida  answered…6yrs6Y

Remove Hill-Burton requirements for treating emergency room entrants. Constitution does not provide for such laws. Should be function of states.

 @8KCWW8XTaxpayers from Alabama  answered…6yrs6Y

Decriminalize drugs with medicinal benefits like marijuana but also increase funding for rehabilitation centers as well

 @8K97GD8Constitution from New Mexico  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes for some drugs. As long as controlled like any other drug and medication.

 @8JT7SF5Constitution from Maryland  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes but allow private citizens and businesses to discriminate and punish users.

 @8JM477CConstitution from Wisconsin  answered…6yrs6Y

No, only decriminalize marijuana, also release current non-violent marijuana inmates.

 @8H2C6M3Constitution from Florida  answered…6yrs6Y

The legality of drugs should be a states issue for drugs like marijuana, however I support a federal ban on incredibly harmful and addictive drugs such as methamphetamine and cocaine.

 @8GRRHS5Constitution from Florida  answered…6yrs6Y

Maybe for marijuana but let the states decide.

 @8DZVGG9Constitution from Florida  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes, and use the funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

 @8CNV3JYConstitution from Arizona  answered…6yrs6Y

No, but if you do then decriminalize it all and heavily tax sale and use of drugs. Also require the registration as a drug user, as drug users of any kind are not responsible enough to own a firearm, operate a vehicle, or even work many jobs.

 @8C8R3V8Constitution from Texas  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes, but only for a few drugs, that are not as bad as alcohol or similar drugs. (Ex marijuana)

 @9D2979WConstitution from Missouri  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes for marijuana and Mushrooms but not other harmful drugs.

 @9C9L3PYConstitution from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

if you wish to do so might as well legalize medical assisted suicide

 @9BT75K4Constitution from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

I believe that weed should be legalized with the same restrictions as alcohol, but all other hard drugs should remain banned

 @9B9WNW5Constitutionfrom Guam  answered…3yrs3Y

Drug and laws can use forging the murajuana is developed government not allowed coordinator to poor people

 @9B5BV9ZConstitution from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

Perhaps pot and those with minor crimes related. No to almost anything else unless proscribed by a medical doctor. Do focus on prevention and rehab. Enforce the laws we already have.

 @99BTSXXConstitution from California  answered…3yrs3Y

As long as you don't spread your nicotine everywhere and make others uncomfortable.

 @9964WQ6Constitution from Utah  answered…3yrs3Y

You may destroy your own health if you choose to, but I should not have to pay health or social costs for your poor choices.

 @98HF94LConstitution from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

No, but the punishment should be forced participation in rehabilitation and addiction prevention rather than imprisonment.

 @97DKWT7Constitution from Idaho  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, for most but not all and only to allow for better help and treatment of those who use

 @9293B9BConstitution from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but not all drugs, and in reads funding to rehabilitation programs

 @8KJ9D7SConstitution from California  answered…6yrs6Y

Decriminalize Drugs, not the actions of harm against yourself and those around you

 @8HC7Y56Constitutionfrom Maine  answered…6yrs6Y

Only Marijuana, hard drugs should maintain current status

 @8FLW7B8Constitution from Illinois  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes depending on the drug some drug which are considered illegal are beneficial to human health

 @8DZVLMHConstitution from Alabama  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes, for most but only for drugs with medicinal benefits.

 @heatherdvdprincessConstitutionanswered…4yrs4Y

No, we should not decriminalize drugs, except under supervision of a medical professional, and we should I clude mental health education in schools to teach alternatives to calming yourself with drugs like marijuana.

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