A UK report highlights a severe drug crisis, linking addiction to rising crime and advocating for policy changes.

A new report by the UK's Centre for Social Justice highlights a worsening drug crisis, with drug-related deaths nearly doubling in the last decade. Tory MP Iain Duncan Smith argues for stricter drug laws, claiming legalization of cannabis could lead 24% of young adults to try the drug, potentially increasing addiction rates. The report also finds that over 300,000 people addicted to heroin and crack cocaine are responsible for almost half of all acquisitive crimes. It suggests that current policies are ineffective and calls for a shift towards prevention and addiction recovery.

December 01, 2024
4 Articles

Further Reading