The decriminalization of drugs is a wise alternative to the current policy on drug for number of reasons: Decriminalization would aid of government in maintaining a more balanced, peaceful and safe environment. People all over the world present ideas about how to reduce drug use. Most believe that harsh punishment will lead to a reduction in drugs trafficked, as well as related criminal activity. Others believe that one should have a choice to possess drugs if he or she pleases.
The DEA, "Drug Enforcement Agency" states that "legalizing drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy heroin, or amphetamines would be like trying to extinguish a fire with napalm, it would simply make matter worse". Essential this is saying that, users and dealers wouldn't suddenly start abiding by the law. This would lead to an increase in underaged users buying, and using illegal substances, as well as an increase in corruption of society. On the contrary it might very well be worth the risk of reformation of US drug regulations. As of now the united states of america has one of the highest percentages of drug abusers in the world; Portugal which decriminalized drugs, has one of the lowest. K.C.B.A "King Country Bar Association" claims that, after portugal decriminalized the use of certain illicit drugs. The number of regular user held steady at less than three percent for marijuana, and less than .3 for heroin, and cocaine. Figures show that decriminalization brought no surge in drug use. This demonstrates that harsh consequence, and or punishment is not the most effective way in which to deal with drug abuse. Portugal's act of decriminalization presents the rest of the worlds government with a way to more efficiently control the drug problem of their citizens. .
In Portugal it is legal to posses two grams of methamphetamine, one gram of MDMA (or ten pills), four grams of cocaine, one ounce of marijuana and a half gram of PCP.
