Drug Legalisation

Episode 6: Should we legalise all drugs?

This February, Oregon became the first US state to decriminalise the possession of drugs, thus revitalizing the debate around the legalisation of drugs. Hear thoughts from four more London teens, as they discuss whether the UK should follow suit and consider legalising drugs; the potential social and economic impacts of such a move and the role the state has in ensuring the safety and health of its citizens.

Here at Spare Thoughts we like to discuss the difficult, pressing and important issues. However, with topics so vast there is only so much we can possibly talk about in one podcast. For those interested in learning more about this topic use this page to find extra resources we recommend looking at to help understand some of the key ideas and talking points in further detail.

Host notes - Some of the key talking points

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Great debate covering the main arguments in the drug legalisation debate

Understand the broad viewpoints surrounding the drugs debate

Arguments for and against legalising drugs - Debating EuropeFOR Legalising Drugs AGAINST Legalising Drugs 1. PERSONAL FREEDOM If they are not harming other people, the government has no right to restrict what...

Investigate the argument in favour of drug legalisation

Legalisation is the only effective way of tackling Britain’s deepening drugs crisis | Antony LoewensteinWaging war on illegal substances has failed, now Labour should lead the way in calling for the removal of charges for possession, says journalist and author Antony Loewenstein

Appreciate the main arguments against the legalisation of drugs

Why we shouldn't legalise drugs - Prospect MagazineThe harm caused to a minority of users by illegal drugs is not a good reason to relax the law

Explore the Portuguese case study in decriminalising drugs

Portugal’s radical drugs policy is working. Why hasn’t the world copied it?The long read: Since it decriminalised all drugs in 2001, Portugal has seen dramatic drops in overdoses, HIV infection and drug-related crime

Learn about the Canadian case study to legalising Cannabis

Stoners cheered when Canada legalised cannabis. How did it go so wrong?Growers have gone bust, and the black market is still thriving

Look at Oregon's latest announcement to decriminalise drugs

Drug Decriminalization Goes Into Effect in OregonMeasure 110 prioritizes drug treatment over police enforcement, using cannabis revenue to open new addiction treatment centers across the state

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