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Drug abusers hurt many people, not only themselves.  Because people are not responsible when they use these substances.  Because they can't control themselves while high, or even while between highs. 

gekko
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Did you really mean that?

You just equated drug use with drug abuse. Or is any use of recreational drugs abuse in your book?

Some people are undoubtedly irresponsible, whether they are using drugs or not. But it is a big leap to suggest that all drug users are irresponsible 'out-of-control' people.

And, do let us keep children out of the discussion? The 'age of adulthood' has many ways to be defined, but protection of children is an issue that we can, I think, achieve agreement in principle, even if we might disagree on specifics.