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.
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Response rates from 3.5k St Lawrences voters.
52% Yes |
48% No |
43% Yes |
35% No |
8% Yes, for most but not all drugs |
9% 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 |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 3.5k St Lawrences voters.
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Unique answers from St Lawrences voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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not all drugs but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation and decriminalise drugs with medical benefits such as marijuana and decriminalisation for it recreationally and reduce sentences for those already serving time
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yes, only for clinically controlled, commercially safe drugs, and only for relatively safe ages 25+ years of age to prevent brain deterioration.
@9ZWDBC52wks2W
Under strict licence and in controlled circumstances to take power and money away from criminal gangs and to provide support services and education for users and potential users
@9ZW7DHS2wks2W
yes but provide the public with clinics where these individuals can go to safely use these drugs and be in a controlled environment. this protects both the individual and the public
@9ZVS9TW2wks2W
Decriminalise and tax drugs to create more public funding and should also help addicts get more help if it’s legal
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Just drugs like Marijuana I won't bring my daily sides to take this song on tour of the fact that there's an intelligent way. I find another publishing.
@9ZVJ9VK2wks2W
Yes we need to be able to study the benefits of certain drugs such as psilocybin. Ban alcohol if anything no benefits to it. As well to regulate use as drug use will occur anyway best to make it safer
@9ZVDPHY2wks2W
Recreational drugs should be permitted in safe Invironments to help people addicted, if the law is changed anyone who is locked up for drugs should have their sentences looked at.
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