Illegal drug use is worse than ever despite all the efforts to stop it | PennLive letters – pennlive.com

I read your lengthy article titled, Pa. law intended to punish drug dealers in overdose cases could be backfiring: experts.

The Drug Policy Alliance. A pro-drug use organization. If it fosters drug use, they are for it.

Northeasterns Health in Justice Action Lab. They promote the medical viewpoint of drug use, and they do not discourage it, nor believe that it should be illegal.

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Self-explanatory.

The article did not identify these sources of information as related to how they view illegal drug use.

The U.S. federal war on drugs started in the 1960s, but more often is noted as beginning in 1971. So, 50 years later, how is it going? Drug use is worse than ever.

It is time to evaluate and understand drug use by individuals. The criminal justice system is ill-equipped for this mission.

The federal government is perhaps the worst place for this social issue to be addressed. We have seen their lack of success in helping any American overcome drug addiction.

Frank Stearns, Warrington Township, Pa.

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