Legalization of Narcotics

Legalization of Narcotics Narcotics, or drugs, are substances that affect the body’s functions. They can stimulate the mind, make people depressed, or make them hyper. Marijuana, heroin, LSD, PCP, cocaine, and anabolic steroids are all considered narcotics. Narcotics are illegal in the U.S. Even though drugs are illegal, about 12 million people use them anyway. Many strict laws have been passed against drugs but they seem to have little affect. People still decide to …

…would be a whole lot safer. The lack of hypodermic needles used by drug users causes them to be shared. This can cause the spread of AIDS and other diseases. Having needles cheap and available, drug users have little or no risk in spreading diseases. Legalization of narcotics is a very controversial issue. There are many reasons that support the legalization debate. Legalizing drugs can save money on the economy and most importantly, save lives.