Drug Legalisation The argument is to legalise NARCOTICS or RECREATIONAL drugs, such as, Marijuana, Cocaine, Ecstasy and Heroin.

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Drug Legalisation The argument is to legalise NARCOTICS or RECREATIONAL drugs, such as, Marijuana, Cocaine, Ecstasy and Heroin

Learning Objectives To understand why drugs are banned To consider the difference between alcohol and drugs

So why are drugs banned? Think back to your comparison table. Write a short paragraph why you think drugs are banned in most countries. What other things do you think should be banned? – Alcohol? Cigarettes? Why do you think things like alcohol and cigarettes are not banned? Think back to your comparison table. Write a short paragraph why you think drugs are banned in most countries. What other things do you think should be banned? – Alcohol? Cigarettes? Why do you think things like alcohol and cigarettes are not banned?

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