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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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 @9WXFZYN from Alaska  answered…2yrs2Y

Regulate but do not decriminalize. Drugs with legitimate medical benefits should be available for prescription use by medical professionals. Recreational use of illicit or prescription drugs should continue to be criminalized.

 @9PJ28B2 from Alaska  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, decriminalize use but tougher laws on sales and distribution. Increase funding for rehabilitation as opposed to jail time. Still allow restrictions to operating vehicles and being entrusted with care of minors

 @95RVZKYDemocrat from Alaska  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, decriminalize all drug use. If found using hard drugs(cocaine, meth, heroin, etc.) require a addiction treatment center, and provide help to avoid returning to that cycle. Drug traffickers still get prison time.

 @8VBLXGW from Alaska  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but not drugs with obvious and extreme side effects such as cocaine or meth

 @8RW8GT2 from Alaska  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, for marijuana and those who have been sentenced for possession of marijuana should have their records expunged. Persons who deal in other drugs should still be removed from society.

 @8R5JF2XGreen from Alaska  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, and immediately pardon and release all those in prison for non-violent drug crimes.

 @8NVJC6P from Alaska  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes, but only for those with no intent to distribute

 @8LMS997 from Alaska  answered…6yrs6Y

Decriminalization of marijuana but higher sentences for everything else.

 @8GWSDWV from Alaska  answered…6yrs6Y

Only for less powerful drugs

 @8FZKB9WIndependent from Alaska  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes, as drug addiction and abuse stem from the people being fed illicit substances by the government. Drub abuse is a medical issue and requires decriminalization for people to feel safe to come forward and get the help that they so desperately need.

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