Debatepoint: drug prohibition

'drug prohibition'

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by wikipedia on 2005-05-01 23:19:22

The War on Drugs has led to a decrease in civil liberties. Previously illegal searches and seizures, confiscations, wiretaps, and other police actions have been legitimized out of a desire to use them against drug smugglers or dealers. 1, 2, 3, 4

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by wikipedia on 2005-05-01 23:19:45

This is true, but is worth it for the benefit of the health and safety of non-drug-abusing members of society.

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by wikipedia on 2005-05-01 23:20:20

Drug War related restrictions aimed at preventing prescription drug diversion have led to millions of individuals in severe intractable pain being severely undertreated, since doctors are afraid to prescribe adequate doses of opiates.

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text: 'Drug War related restrictions aimed at preventing prescription drug diversion have led to millions of individuals in severe intractable pain being severely undertreated, since doctors are afraid to prescribe adequate doses of opiates.'
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