Why are narcotics banned but alcohol legal?

This is, of course, a flawed question but one that illustrates a major paradox in the UK and international laws on drugs. Some drugs – such as alcohol, caffeine and nicotine – are legal, whereas others – such as cannabis, cocaine and opium – are not. This has not always been the case. read more

Too many people are hooked on fat, sugar, salt, chips, chocolate, alcohol etc and too much money invested in their supply chain to ban them. On the other hand narcotics, though a significant industry, is a minority occupation and until there is a much larger take up or support for their taking, they can be banned with little political consequence. read more

Alcohol production was Jesus's first miracle according to the Gospel of John, and the ceremonial drinking of wine is central to the Eucharist, the oldest and most sacred Christian ceremony. Wine is a symbol in the Christian tradition. read more

Because prohibition ended in the 1920’s and 30’s. Alcohol is legal and other less harmful drugs are illegal because the government doesn’t care about citizens. They only care about big donors and monopolies. Many politicians are paid by alcohol and tobacco companies. Alcohol and tobacco account for way more deaths than marijuana. read more

Some drugs – such as alcohol, caffeine and nicotine – are legal, whereas others – such as cannabis, cocaine and opium – are not. This has not always been the case. In the 19th century extracts of these three now-illegal drugs were legal in the UK, and were sold in pharmacies and even corner shops. read more