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Drug Policy Myth Busters!
Drug Policy Myth BustersSo often we hear people use the same stock arguments, whether they're politicians, law enforcement officials, or simply misinformed citizens. Here is a list of common, although well studied and refuted, myths about drug policy and what works!
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1 Myth: Marijuana is a gateway drug that paves the way for addiction to harder drugs such as heroin and methamphetamines.
2 Myth: More people will use marijuana if it becomes legalized.
3 Myth: Because they attract drug addicts, safe injection clinics bring increased crime, litter, and public drug use to their neighbourhoods.
4 Myth: Safe injection sites just help drug users, not the average taxpayer.
5 Myth: Safe injection sites such as Insite are just encouraging drug use because they make it easier for people to get high.
6 Myth: Prison is the best place for drug addicts because they will be forced to detox and recover from their drug dependencies.
7 Myth: The only way to reduce drug crime is to get tough; mandatory minimum penalties for drug crimes will act as deterrents.
 
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