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Should substance use be treated as a public health issue rather than a criminal one?
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Substance use should be treated as a public health issue rather than a criminal one.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Many illegal drugs have documented medical uses.
Pro claim 2
A public health approach makes substance use much safer.
Con claim 1
Criminalizing substance use deters people from taking them.
Con claim 2
When substance use is criminalized, people hurt by substance users receive more justice.