Great points definitely and it is as you said, we need a larger more organised view around this. I'm guessing Hive account@artisticscreech is very happy at this point in time because I'm going to ask the big 'why' in a way. Why are drugs illegal - I know, way too large a topic to tackle because not all 'drugs' kill you. Hive account@artisticscreech had a great point earlier when he/she (I just realised I had no idea whether you are a man/woman - ironically, I'm wondering if that should even matter) mentioned that certain companies are only 'keeping' canabis illegal because they can make more money, as is evident especially in the fuel and cancer 'treatment' industries. Then again, some drugs can lead to the death of people however, as you Hive account@technoguy said, this is largely due to the fact that most 'street' drugs are impure and of poor quality. There's a brand of ecstasy in South Africa which is said to have no negative effects - apparently this batch is of the purest possible quality however, here's the draw back according to a rehab center (I know I know, rehabs make money off of 'addicts') this batch still causes similar negative effects during the come down phase supposedly due to the prior effect on serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine levels. That being said, and as Hive account@artisticscreech said, everyone should have a right to choose for themselves. Now I am highlighting what you (Hive account@technoguy) and I both have said, education in this regard is key. The topic on 'drugs' will seemingly remain a catch 22 situation until the mindset of people have changed - the fact however remains, and that is that some 'drugs' have benefits and some don't - at least in their purest forms supposedly. So, what can actually be done to change this mind set?