Any case for legalising drugs?

Letter: Is there a case for legalising drug use?

Before I make the case for, let me first assure everyone who may read this that I am in no way in favour of young people having access to any drugs that are not prescribed by a member of the medical profession.

It is reported (Shropshire Star, May 12) that the head of enforcement at the Serious Organised Crime Agency says the drug busts in the UK have helped force up the price of cocaine.

Is this good news or bad?

It is already well known that much of the burglary, muggings and shoplifting offences are due to drug addicts raising money to feed their habit.

Surely the increased price will only lead to even more of these types of offences?

We already have two of the most addictive drugs legalised – tobacco and alcohol – from which the Treasury makes huge amounts of money. Why not legalise drug use of all kinds and create a medical department to recommend ways of administering the distribution?

One way would be to undercut the criminal gangs and give access through a drug rehabilitation centre in every town.

Jonathan Rogers

Craven Arms