Drug abuse is a major criminal just issue. Well over a quarter of criminal offenses are committed when the perpetrator is high on drugs (“Drug Use and Crime”). However, I also believe the “War on Drugs” has been a failure, and the legal system needs to change to more effectively combat drug related crimes. I am not alone. According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, two-thirds of the American public think the government and law enforcement should concentrate more on treatment programs for drug addicts, and less on prosecuting non-violent offenders. Moreover, 63% want to eliminate mandatory sentencing Continue reading...
