For several decades drugs have been one of the major global problems. Tribulations caused by Drugs are so wide that it was proscribe ethically, religiously, socially and legally. This was a rational and beneficial consideration, as substances such as these can be addictive, mind-altering, and in some cases lethal. At present, in most of the countries, many different drugs such as cocaine, heroin, crack, ice and marijuana are illegal. But with the passage of time ethics and laws are being measured and argued over. One of such issues is the legalization of drugs.
There is a growing misconception that some illegal drugs can be taken safely—with many advocates of legalization going so far as to suggest it can serve as medicine to heal anything from headaches to bipolar diseases. Today’s drug dealers are savvy businessmen. They know how to market to kids. They imprint Ecstasy pills with cartoon characters and designer logos. They promote parties as safe and alcohol-free. Meanwhile, the drugs can flow easier than water. Many young people believe the new “club drugs,” such as Ecstasy, are safe, and tablet testing at raves has only fueled this misconception (Robert, 2001).
Because of the new marketing tactics of drug promoters, and because of a major decline in drug use in the 1990s, there is a growing perception among young people today that drugs are harmless. A decade ago, for example, 79 percent of 12th graders thought regular marijuana use was harmful; only 58 percent do so today. Because peer pressure is so important in inducing kids to experiment with drugs, the way kids perceive the risks of drug use is critical. There always have been, and there continues to be, real health risks in using illicit drugs.
Ethical Issue about Legalization
‘Legalization of drugs’, dealing with an issue........
