Originally posted by NewPie
Drugs are illegal for a reason. I think drugs would be illegal if they would be non-addictive and non-damaging too. Or at least would have use limitations cause drugs can temporarily mess your head/get you confused. I could imagine all the guys driving cars and smoking crack or stuff like that.
First thing, drugs are not illegal everywhere. Second, alcohol has many dangerous effects, but it\'s still legal. Alcohol kills people and ruins lives. Is alcohol evil? I would disagree. There are many people who can enjoy alcohol without screwing up.
About responsible drug usage. I think the first time when people get hooked is more sosial than knowledge based. People may know the dangers but the sosial pressure would be too much for them to deal with. Their \"friends\" could think that they are wussies or something like that.
My point is that young people don\'t know when to stop. Why they are using drugs in the first place isn\'t all that relavant. Yes, it\'s bad that kids are getting high, because there\'s no way they can be expected to be responsible.
That medicine point loong time ago was pretty bad since drug usage is mostly social and mental more than physical ease.
Or maybe it\'s just a dumb point because everyone here knows exactly which drugs we\'re talking about, none of them (except possibly marijuana) have any medicinal use.
