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…, or a marked change in consciousness" . These substances continue to affect our country as well as the world that we live in. If drugs were to be legalized, it would cause a big catastrophe. Legalizing drugs would definitely increase the usage of drugs, which…

…There is much harm that comes about due to the use of drugs, legal or illegal. For starters there are many health risks that one takes if he or she abuses the power of drugs. Someone that is addicted to drugs, either legal or illegal, puts an awful…

…Although possessing a medicinal value and therapeutic uses for body ailments such as multiple sclerosis, glaucoma and anxiety, exaggerated marijuana abuse is harmful to the body and legalizing the drug would pose negative effects upon public health…

…Is the use of illicit substances really much of a problem in America? According to The Federal Government's Household Survey on Drug Abuse, often cited by the DEA, roughly 12.7 million people used an illicit drug in the past 30 days. Another 30 - 40…

…the drug would increase our economy's revenue. Then why don't we legalize cocaine and heroin to boost the economy even higher? People think marijuana is not harmless because you can't overdose. You can't overdose on cigarettes, which are very harmful to your…

…and financial damage. In the Cato Policy Analysis No.121 it states: A common estimate of annual black market drug sales would be about $80 billion.[55] Because the black market price of drugs is inflated at the very least 10-fold over what the legal price would…

…DRUG LEGALIZATION - SOCIAL & ECONOMIC ISSUES The debate over whether it is in society's best interest to legalize certain controlled substances has been the subject of much debate over the years. While groups on both sides of the debate seem…

…Some drugs are tolerated (nicotine and caffeine) and used by athletes. Smoking and chewing tobacco are common sources of nicotine, while persons with acute reactions to caffeine can be influenced through "acceptable" levels of associated drink and food…

…money. On the other hand, there is an argument for legalizing drugs. If these drugs were legalized, the money could positively affect the economy. The government could also tax the drugs, which would help increase the national budget and provide additional…

…        The question of whether or not to legalize certain drugs has been debated for decades. Although opponents have thus far been successful in preventing this, there are nonetheless a substantial number of people who believe…