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