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Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

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 3k Dublin South voters.

44%
Yes
56%
No
37%
Yes
41%
No
6%
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
5%
No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation
1%
No, and increase punishment for drug dealers
0%
No, we should pass tougher drug laws

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from Dublin South voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @9ZFHXMJanswered…2yrs2Y

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

 @9NLLGK4answered…2yrs2Y

yes, only for clinically controlled, commercially safe drugs, and only for relatively safe ages 25+ years of age to prevent brain deterioration.

 @BDRV366answered…3wks3W

i’m in between like yes and not for all drugs and no but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation, like yes but also increase funding

 @BDM5GV5answered…4wks4W

Only for those drugs that can be used for medical reasons.

 @BDLLTBDanswered…1mo1MO

Decriminalisation for possession but harsher sentencing for selling

 @BBVMXRRanswered…3mos3MO

Decriminalise the use of drugs so that addicts can find the help they need without fear of prosecution, but punish drug dealers.

 @B9N5XTNanswered…5mos5MO

It depends on the drug and how much of it they have in posession as well as intended target of sales.

 @B8XB7JQanswered…6mos6MO

I think that there should be a sentence for rehab, however no jail time. Unless they were selling the drugs.

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