The consequences of drug abuse are very devastating to individuals and to societ

The consequences of drug abuse are very devastating to individuals and to society as a whole. This often causes one to think critically in regards to drug laws and policies. According to Wade & Tavris (2011) some legalized drugs such as coffee alcohol and tobacco have just as many harmful side effects as those that have been deemed illegal. Last year the states of Colorado and Washington voted to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes. In your opinion which drugs should be legal illegal and which should be decriminalized (that is not made legal but not used as a reason for arresting and jailing their users)?Before you compose your response please review the information presented by NBC News on medicalmarijuanafor children. Did your opinion change at all?http://www.nbcnews.com/health/medical-marijuana-kids-some-praise-results-while-others-worry-about-6C10506407300 word min. APA format