Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 February 2003

National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008: Statements.

 

Currently there is only a residual glamour attached to the world of drugs – I compliment the media in this regard – but even these last vestiges must be removed. We must be particularly careful about those promoting the notion that certain soft drugs should be allowed. They are wrong and being disingenuous in using the cover of the potential use for medicinal purposes. If there are medicinal purposes, it will be in the hands of the medical practitioners. Once the floodgates are opened on any soft drug, its appeal will be reduced and people will move onto a higher level of drug.

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