In 2015, Ireland will move towards decriminalizing substances including heroin, cocaine and cannabis. The program will also create designated rooms in Dublin where heroin users can inject themselves. Proponents of legalisation argue that instead of shaming addicts, Ireland’s drug policy should focus on treating them. Opponents argue that legalization program encourages widespread drug use.
53% Yes |
47% No |
42% Yes |
36% No |
9% Yes, for most but not all drugs |
7% No, but decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana |
1% Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
2% No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
1% No, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
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1% No, we should pass tougher drug laws |
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Unique answers from Ireland users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9NLLGK42mos2MO
yes, only for clinically controlled, commercially safe drugs, and only for relatively safe ages 25+ years of age to prevent brain deterioration.
@8C5RDBV4yrs4Y
Yes, but it should be highly regulated and banned from public streets.
@9N5NCSP2mos2MO
Only weed as it is beneficial for many reasons. It reduces anxiety which is a major health issue for all ages currently. It is also great for chronic pain which I suffer with.
@9JPSTLG6mos6MO
Yes, I don't agree with the legalisation of drugs but the legalisation of safe drugs will save many lives.
@9JJWFYQ 6mos6MO
decrinimalise the likes of marijuana, reduce/release those already serving time (depending on the crime), and decrimialise it followed by class A abuse, meanwhile decriminalise class A amongst those in treatment.
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
Yes to some drugs with medicinal benefits like merijuana and fund education of harm reduction and rehabilitation
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