An individual who has the capacity to make their own decisions regarding their health should have the right to decide what is put into their body as long as it does not cause problems for anyone else or put unnecessary strain on the healthcare system. The existing drug laws restrict and criminalise the use of drugs which cause minimal harm and are not addictive, for example, Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). This drug has a low dependance liability and a very low addiction liability. LSD is classified as a class A drug, and could see you spending up to 7 years in prison, and given an unlimited fine or both. Drugs like ethanol (alcohol) have very little restrictions, but harm caused by alcohol use costs the NHS around £3.5 billion each year.
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