> They affect those around you" point a bit because often the drug use is a symptom, the consequences of hopelessness, neglect, depression, abuse etc is whats actually making its presence felt, and even teetotalers have bad life outcomes when they're carrying that around.
Except, they can cause these problems in the first place. I agree that when those problems exist, drugs can make them worse too.
While I will always advocate for the legalization of all drugs, I think it's important to recognize the dangers and not downplay them.
But a lot of those dangers can be mitigated by having them legal and regulated.
A lot of abuse is about self-medicating from pain, so if they're going to do that let's at least make it safer to do so and have support to transition off when ready.
Except, they can cause these problems in the first place. I agree that when those problems exist, drugs can make them worse too.