We are using the book “Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society”, 8th Edition, Charles F. Levinthal

*Based on Chapters 5 & 6 for this assignment

The forum question for our consideration this week focuses on the legalization and decriminalization of drugs, including marijuana, in our society. We first looked at the arguments for and against this topic in Chapter 1 and there is a nice Point/Counterpoint in your assigned textbook readings this week as well.

Based on those readings, the readings from this week, and your reflections on your own beliefs, what is your perspective on the question of legalization of drugs, including marijuana?

This post must be a minimum of 400 words and must include a “Question to the Class”, clearly articulating a specific aspect or element of the topic that you’d like to discuss further. The class question needs to ask for information not already discussed, should not be in the form of an opinion with a question mark at the end (the “Don’t you think…?” style question) and needs to be “reasonably answerable” by classmates versus something only someone with advanced education and training would know.