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Possession of a controlled substance is no longer illegal (Shift in…
Possession of a controlled substance is no longer illegal
Increase in people selling drugs
Border transportation of drugs rise
Violence decrease
Street sale increase
Increase in people who are in the drug dealing business
Shift in society view of drug addiction as a disease and not as crime
Drug courts recognize rehabilitation is essential
Courts can focus on actual crime offenses
Gives drug addicts a chance to be apart of society
More empathy for those who struggle with addiction
Prison would clear out spaces for violent offender
Reduce confinement cost
Reduce overcrowding
Individuals might be more willing to experiment with drugs
Increase in addiction
Destroying families
There might be an increase in children in foster care
Safety Concern
Disease spread from shared needles
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
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
More likely to get help because no fear of going to jail/prison
Save the U.S money
The money could be used for treatment resources
Money towards drug education programs