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.
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
Yes to some drugs with medicinal benefits like merijuana and fund education of harm reduction and rehabilitation
@8X7SVXK3yrs3Y
Yes, but heavily regulate it and fund more rehabilitation and addiction prevention
@Adamjnr3yrs3Y
Yes, we should regulate drugs and support increased funding for addiction prevention, treatments, and rehabilitation, as well as mandatory rehabilitation programs in lieu of imprisonment BUT only drugs that offer medicinal benefits, at least in the short-term, the war on drugs has failed and there's huge money to be made (drug seizure departments can continue to jail people who sell while evading taxes(import)).
@8T5XMZ93yrs3Y
decriminalize soft drugs like hallucinogenics and marijuana but increase funding for rehabilitation for those involved with hard drugs.
@8T4R35K3yrs3Y
yes for most and increase penalties for drug dealer
@8RWRYNM3yrs3Y
marijuana only should be legalised
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