Why the government cannot regulate illegal drugs?

Drug prohibition promises a healthier society by denying people the opportunity to become drug users and, possibly, addicts. The reality of prohibition belies that promise. No quality control. When drugs are illegal, the government cannot enact standards of quality, purity or potency. read more

Consumer protection. The FDA regulates drugs in order to reduce harm. If you claim that Wonderdurg is great then you need to have proof. It also makes sure that the drugs are made to a high standard. For instance a lot of illegal drugs are adulterated with other stuff to increase profits by diluting the drug. Reduce social harm. Drugs are addictive. read more

Poor farmers may not want to sell to criminals, but they need to feed their families, and there is no legal market for illegal drugs. Al Qaeda in Afghanistan, the FARC in Colombia, and drug gangs in Mexico all rely on drug prohibition. A legal drug trade would do more to undermine these terrorists than military action would. read more