Possession of a controlled substance is no longer illegal
Increase in people selling drugs
Shift in society view of drug addiction as a disease and not as crime
Individuals might be more willing to experiment with drugs
Safety Concern
Drug courts recognize rehabilitation is essential
Gives drug addicts a chance to be apart of society
Border transportation of drugs rise
Street sale increase
Violence decrease
Disease spread from shared needles
Increase in addiction
Destroying families
reduction in deviant behavior and violent behavior
No need feel threatened by law enforcement for carrying drugs
Individuals will avoid risky behaviors that may put others in danger
Treatment facilities don't have the resources to handle millions of new addicts
Some could end up overdosing from limited resources
There isn't enough money
Prison would clear out spaces for violent offender
Reduce confinement cost
Reduce overcrowding
More likely to get help because no fear of going to jail/prison
Courts can focus on actual crime offenses
There might be an increase in children in foster care
More empathy for those who struggle with addiction
Increase in people who are in the drug dealing business
Save the U.S money
The money could be used for treatment resources
Money towards drug education programs