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 @9GM2H24from British Columbia  disagreed…1yr1Y

Restricting access to safe injection sites an clean equipment has proven to make the drug addiction issue far more destructive to the individual an community at large

 @9LRHHB8 from Saskatchewan  agreed…12mos12MO

This rate in our schools have gone up significantly since marijuana was legalized and they put pot and vape stores a block away from my high school. Not legalizing illegal drugs will not only make it safer, but also save lives, otherwise, the government will be responsible for any drug related death if the bill is passed.

 @9LRQ4F7from Nova Scotia  commented…12mos12MO

k buddy boy, how about we get a better school system for drugs around kids and we’ll be great!

 @9GCWFJSCommunist from Ontario  disagreed…1yr1Y

wile some and most drugs do some sort of damage, the amount of damage is dependent on the drug. a good hand full of drug can be therapeutic, and can help a lot of people in need. although precaution need to be in place so damage or dependence does not occur

 @9G8C8Q2New Democraticfrom Alberta  disagreed…1yr1Y

If you criminalize drug use, crime rates will go up and people will go out of there way to get drugs that may be laced with other substances or they are not regulated by the government.

 @B2DJ8HZfrom Ontario  agreed…3mos3MO

Before the legalisation of weed you could walk around and would only see people smoking but now when you walk down people on streets are smoking weed beside public places because now they have the right to do so.

 @9GTNSCSfrom Ontario  agreed…1yr1Y

Countries with 0 tolerance to drugs have a lower percentage of annual drug related deaths compared to countries that permit drugs.

 @9FRTSP6from Ontario  agreed…2yrs2Y

the drug policy would only makw things worse simply because it would put people on the streets more often and it would create more angry people who are addicted and bankrupt.

 @9GMXN66from Ontario  disagreed…1yr1Y

Drugs are not only unhealthy for people but cause them to get violent and addicted to the substance leading their lives into a disaster.

 @9G7L42BNew Democraticfrom Ontario  disagreed…1yr1Y

If you legalize drugs, then people who are drug addicts and need help will be more likely to seek out help without judgement vs. being incarcerated; drug addiction is a mental health illness, not a criminal act. I think it's fine to criminalize the selling of drugs (e.g. cocaine, meth, etc.) but not the USE of the drug.

 @B46FTYKfrom Ontario  agreed…2wks2W

We need to work on providing institutions for those with severe mental illness instead of just encouraging this behavior. Many addicts are mentally unwell and are not fit to work a job and be a productive member of society. We have seen that providing more infrastructure for safe use has only increased public drug usage and has lead to a massive decline of our cities. Having clean and safe cities is what Canada used to be known for

 @B45N526from Ontario  disagreed…2wks2W

Look at the stats of drug use, as a mental health and addictions counsellor, there are proven statistics that shows drug use centres help avoid long term issues of substance use and abuse

 @B3G74DVfrom Ontario  disagreed…1mo1MO

Legalize all drugs. Money used for fighting drugs, boarder security, keeping people in prison can be used for raising awareness and opening drug rehab facilities to help people get off them.
Most people don’t have access or don’t know where to turn when addicted.
Also, it gets rid of that taboo nature of drugs and makes them legalized the thrill of doing them decreases.
The money can be better spent helping & supporting rather than convicting and punishing.
It’s obviously shown to do nothing when throwing people in prison…. We still have drug addicts all over. Time to change it up!

 @B34Y2V9from British Columbia  disagreed…2mos2MO

If I theirs a drug policy making them legal it leaves a impact making them look like its ok to do impacting children who may do them after.

 @B2PMG8Rfrom Ontario  disagreed…2mos2MO

It isn’t the people who use the drugs who are the problem. It’s the people who manufacture and distribute / sell the drugs which are the issue. People try drugs, sometimes without even knowing it, and become addicted, which is a medical and psycho-social issue. They require access to treatment and financial / psychosocial assistance, not charges, a criminal file and jail time.

 @B2PK75VGreenfrom Ontario  disagreed…2mos2MO

If you criminalise drug use, crime rates will go up and people will go out of there way to get drugs that may be laced with other substances or they are not regulated by the government. Restricting access to safe injection sites and clean equipment has proven to make the drug addiction issue far more destructive to the individual an community at large

 @9ZQGWWRConservativefrom Ontario  agreed…4mos4MO

The "No" Argument: The Risks of Legalization and Decriminalization
Public Health Concerns: While drug legalization might reduce incarceration rates, it could also increase drug use and abuse, leading to public health crises. Drugs like opioids, methamphetamines, and cocaine, even if used responsibly by some, can lead to addiction, overdose deaths, and long-term mental health issues. The increased availability of these substances could exacerbate addiction rates, resulting in a heavier burden on healthcare systems, social services, and families.

Impact on Vulnerable Populations: Legal…  Read more

 @9ZLJD8Lfrom Ontario  agreed…5mos5MO

I believe we don't want our kids using drugs, we should not have people walking around with needles dangling out of their arm

 @9MHKVCTfrom British Columbia  disagreed…11mos11MO

Lots of students in high schools and middle schools across Canada take drugs and other substances. This will ruin them in the future and I belive that only the hospital should have acsess to these drugs rather than the public.

 @9M3LLY8from Ontario  disagreed…11mos11MO

As long as they don't hurt other people, then let them do what they want, it's their life. You only get one life, so let them live it how they wanna

 @9M2QCF6from Ontario  agreed…11mos11MO

Drug use is unacceptable in this generation and is not taken serious. Drug use should be supervised and drugs such as marijuana should be illegal.

 @9M2CGKHConservativefrom Ontario  agreed…11mos11MO

Drug abuse can lead to severe health consequences, including addiction, mental health issues, and physical harm. A more permissive drug policy might unintentionally contribute to increased substance abuse and related health crises.

 @9M2BGNPLiberalfrom Ontario  disagreed…11mos11MO

People who use hard drugs often have an addiction, and need to be helped rather than put in jail. They deserve a chance like every other person to work and get help for their addictions. There should be healthy injection sites, rehab centers, and loads of help available.

 @9LYB6NTfrom Saskatchewan  agreed…11mos11MO

Drugs can easily ruin your life, but if you were in a position of power, being influenced by drugs could ruin others lives as well.

 @9LXMX6Kfrom Ontario  disagreed…11mos11MO

Legalizing would make most drugs heavily tested before commercial sale. Most overdose from cheap substitutes dealers mix to stretch their product. In order to sell something for consumption it must be approved and safe to the public so people can still slowly stop or get help and not worry about the risks of dying.

 @9LVCFCFfrom Alberta  agreed…11mos11MO

People will literally do anything for a hit where that be stealing people’s pocket change or murdering someone for their car

 @9LQP6M8 from Ontario  disagreed…12mos12MO

People are going to use drugs no matter if it's legal or not. The decriminalizing of drug use can make that safer.

 @9LNZ9M3from Ontario  agreed…12mos12MO

Drug abuse can lead to severe health consequences, including addiction, mental health issues, and physical harm. A more permissive drug policy might unintentionally contribute to increased substance abuse and related health crises.

 @9KLRJ63from Ontario  agreed…1yr1Y

I think that drugs should be banned and not legalized because drugs are bad for you and people struggle with addiction. Therefore, it should be banned.

 @9HRMSPTConservativefrom British Columbia  disagreed…1yr1Y

The legalization of drugs allowed teenagers and young adults to have chances to take drugs from adults. Normal brains develop to 25 years old, consumption of drugs before this age might damage their brains and affect their long-term development.

 @9H6SYJDNew Democraticfrom Nova Scotia  disagreed…1yr1Y

The people who are actually the problem are those who are selling the drugs and going after those who use it will not fix anything. The people who use it are suffering from an addiction, so they should be able to get the help they need instead of being thrown into a jail cell

 @9H2QR6Yfrom British Columbia  disagreed…1yr1Y

Using drugs only harms you, not others. You are the victim of drug manufacturers and dealers who use you to farm money.

 @9H2PNX4from Ontario  agreed…1yr1Y

Public Health Risks:

Drug abuse can lead to severe health consequences, including addiction, mental health issues, and physical harm. A more permissive drug policy might unintentionally contribute to increased substance abuse and related health crises.

 @9GPD6XNfrom British Columbia  disagreed…1yr1Y

Most drugs should be legalized, because ownership of drugs doesn't harm anyone else except one's self, and the idea of law is to protect one from another, not one from his or herself.

 @B2S3GSHfrom Alberta  agreed…2mos2MO

that drugs are bad and when someone is addicted to drugs they will do anything they can to get the money to support there addiction even if that means hurting other people.

 @B2L7HYFfrom British Columbia  agreed…2mos2MO

over the past few days, the decriminalization of drug use has proven to be fetal to the society. It makes the whole society permeates with drug addicts

 @B2D63C8Conservativefrom British Columbia  agreed…3mos3MO

If you just look on the streets of Vancouver, Tornto, literally anywhere, you can see drug addicts collapsed on the side of the road. You see it all the time in the news, drug addicts attacking people, people getting harmed because of drugs, and drugs doing harm to people.

 @B2D3DMFfrom Quebec  agreed…3mos3MO

49,105 opioid related deaths were reported between January 2016 and June 2024 - on the official Canada.ca health info database.

 @B27PV6N from Ontario  agreed…3mos3MO

Legalizing or decriminalizing drugs may lead to increased usage and addiction, as it could normalize drug consumption and reduce deterrents. Studies show that when drugs are legalized, particularly recreational substances, usage tends to rise, straining public health systems and increasing the risk of addiction. Additionally, legalizing drugs could compromise public safety, leading to more impaired driving and accidents. Furthermore, while focusing on treatment is important, many regions lack the infrastructure to effectively support the growing demand for addiction services. Without a robust support system, the shift toward a treatment-focused approach could leave many without adequate care, ultimately exacerbating the problem.

 @B227JH9disagreed…4mos4MO

The war on drugs and the policies with it have failed, it is time to try new policies including safe injection sites.

 @9ZXKX69from Ontario  disagreed…4mos4MO

Focus on harm reduction The No position often treats drug use solely as a criminal justice issue, whereas a public health approach can be more effective.

 @9YNC3PDNew Democraticfrom Ontario  disagreed…5mos5MO

By allowing the use of safe injection sites, people may use drugs safely and feel the ability to enter rehabilitation to combat their drug problem. There will be fewer deaths by overdose and medical professionals may intervene if an overdose occurs.

 @9MXNDX3from Ontario  disagreed…10mos10MO

If you criminalise the use of drugs in our country then the rates of people using them and lacing them will increase.

 @9GTKZSVfrom British Columbia  agreed…1yr1Y

Drugs allude to bad behaviour and crimes. If you take drugs then you should be punished for the bad actions.

 @9FKPJYQConservativefrom Ontario  disagreed…2yrs2Y

It depends on their medical condition, and the bad drugs should be stopped, but good drugs shouldnt be stopped.

 @9FKGRCHfrom Ontario  disagreed…2yrs2Y

Even though some drugs are bad, there are some good ones that do help people with their medical conditions.

 @9GQ3YQRfrom Ontario  agreed…1yr1Y

I don’t agree with drug use, I feel that they provide an unsafe environment for you adults. They have a unforeseen effect on the mind

 @B38K4D7Independent from Washington  disagreed…1mo1MO

Would you let the government control your favourite sugary/salty snack, if it caused only you harm?

 @B37RKX4from Ontario  disagreed…1mo1MO

Regardless of the legality of drug use, people have and will continue to use drugs, and illegal drugs lead to more crime. In my opinion, drugs being legal and provided by the government will not only help prevent drug trafficking, but will also reduce the amount of people who would be a potential danger to the community by being on drugs in public areas.

 @B2XQWN2New Democratic from Ontario  disagreed…2mos2MO

Illegal markets resulting from drug prohibition create multiple problems:
- Fuels criminal enterprises and underground economies
- Makes drug use more dangerous due to lack of quality control and safety standards
- Forces users into risky situations to obtain substances

The better approach would be:
1. Create a heavily regulated legal market for certain substances
2. Maintain bans on the most lethal/dangerous drugs
3. Allow controlled use of psychedelics in appropriate therapeutic/medical settings with proper oversight

This would help eliminate black markets while providing safer access through legitimate channels, similar to how alcohol and tobacco are currently regulated.

 @B2VP2GRfrom Alberta  disagreed…2mos2MO

Legalization saves lives, when people are forced to use while hidden from public view they are much more likely to die from a drug poisoning. There have been zero fatal drug poisonings at safe consumption sites.

 @9GJS3WMfrom British Columbia  agreed…1yr1Y

Drugs allude to bad behaviour and crimes. If you take drugs then you should be punished for the bad actions.

 @9GC7966from Ontario  agreed…1yr1Y

If we can keep the next generation safe from illegal substances we can limit the mental health crisis, number of death and keep our children healthy.

 @9G3RMCQfrom Alberta  agreed…1yr1Y

is would make people more bankrupt leading to more homelessness and threats to overdoses and violence

 @9FZS3M3from Ontario  disagreed…1yr1Y

If I want to take the drug just let me take the goddamn drug instead of wasting your money incarcerating me

 @9FVTMH8Conservativefrom Ontario  disagreed…1yr1Y

the drugs can be used to help people who have medical problems and need something to relief there pain, a example is if someone breaks a bone drugs can help relief them of pain

 @9G465RXfrom Alberta  disagreed…1yr1Y

Personally I find the policy on drugs insane but no one has a say in it so personally changing the rules on the legal drugs would be great

 @9G2P3G3People’sfrom Ontario  disagreed…1yr1Y

The increase in drugs will only lead to a larger amount of people who misuse them, and it is also possible for teenagers/children to be in the possession of drugs.

 @9GLM4D7from Alberta  disagreed…1yr1Y

Sometimes, there is no other choice for people but to sell drugs. they get stuck in this cycle of addiction ad selling, and unless they are responsible for someones overdose, they should not be in jail.

 @9G9WXQMfrom New Brunswick  disagreed…1yr1Y

SOME drugs can be used for good. Marijuana can be used medically and help relax people. Most drugs are used to mess up ur head and u dont want that stuff. And phsycedelics can be VERY helpful. Get some mushrooms if u wanna tweak out.

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