[EQAndyBuzz]

It’s easy to fix. You make smuggling a capital offense. Get caught smuggling drugs, you will never see the light of day again. If you bring it in by ship, you lose the ship and berthing rights at that port for 10 years. That will force shipping companies to take a more active role.

Then you string up the dealers. Dealing becomes a federal offense with a mandatory 5 year penalty. Doesn’t matter if it is only the kid selling loose joints in the high school yard. No dealers, no drugs, no problem.

Finally, those who are addicted go through a rigorous treatment program with the goal of getting permanently clean. Reason so many go back is their environment. As long as there are dealers there and availability, recidivism is pretty much guaranteed.

[cyclotic]

You’re exactly right. A strong, emotionless and final response to smugglers and dealers

[ConservingFreedom]

Then you string up the dealers. Dealing becomes a federal offense with a mandatory 5 year penalty. Doesn't matter if it is only the kid selling loose joints in the high school yard. No dealers, no drugs, no problem.

Dealers face a real risk of death from competitors, yet whenever one dies or is jailed another quickly springs up to take their place - because criminalization has made the money too good to pass up (in the eyes of many).