Should All Drugs Be Decriminalized?

We will be at Regency Square Branch - Community Room A

Circle Question's: Should ALL Drugs Be decriminalized? Why or why not?

Decriminalization: the action or process of ceasing to treat something as illegal or as a criminal offensese.

### Category 1: Ethical and Philosophical Implications

1. What are the ethical arguments for and against decriminalizing all drugs?
2. Does all-drug decriminalization promote or hinder personal freedom and individual choice?
3. How does all-drug decriminalization impact the concept of harm reduction?
4. Does all-drug decriminalization lead to a decline in moral values and societal norms?
5. What are the potential long-term social and cultural consequences of all-drug decriminalization?

## Category 2: Practical and Legal Considerations

1. How would all-drug decriminalization impact law enforcement and the criminal justice system?
2. What are the potential economic benefits and drawbacks of all-drug decriminalization, including tax revenue and healthcare costs?
3. How can all-drug decriminalization be regulated to minimize public health risks and addiction rates?
4. What are the potential international implications of all-drug decriminalization, particularly regarding drug trafficking and organized crime?
5. What are the legal challenges and complexities of implementing an all-drug decriminalization policy?

## Category 3: Public Health and Social Impacts

1. How does all-drug decriminalization impact public health, including overdose rates and the spread of infectious diseases?
2. What are the potential mental health consequences of all-drug decriminalization?
3. How can all-drug decriminalization be combined with effective addiction treatment and rehabilitation programs?
4. Does all-drug decriminalization lead to an increase in drug use and addiction rates, particularly among young people?
5. What are the potential impacts of all-drug decriminalization on family and community structures?