Letters to the Editor: Decriminalise drugs for the greater good

A reader proposes that the benefits of decriminalising drugs include enhancing public health and reducing the costs associated with treating drug use as a crime

'Decriminalisation addresses social justice issues by reducing the disproportionate impact of drug laws on marginalised communities' and 'decreases costs associated with the justice system'. Picture: iStock

With an Oireachtas committee currently debating drug decriminalisation I would like to bring attention to many of the arguments.

The debate over drug decriminalisation often focuses on potential misuse, but it’s essential to consider the benefits.