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criminalization should be reserved to actions which cause harm to another person who didn't agree to the respective interaction.

If an adult decides to take a drug - fine. If another adult sells a drug to another adult - where's the problem?

OTOH I'd like to see the concept of mitigating circumstances removed in criminal justice. If somebody takes a drug and commits a crime - full responsibility.

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In an ideal world theres no problem but the reality is murkier. Im thinking of crime against vulnerable people, especially that these drugs impair one’s senses. I’d like drug trading to be legal but heavily regulated and the enforcement taken seriously. It would also do a very good thing to educate people about the risks of addiction, the simptoms of it and where to ask for help for it.

Consent is a tricky issue when it comes to drugs. You could even argue that consent isn't possible when you are heavily addicted.

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