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What does it mean?
Rejects blanket bans on drugs by distinguishing between harmful and beneficial substances.
In plain terms
Some drugs are useful, not all are bad.
What can you take from it?
Evaluate drugs individually rather than categorically.

Where it applies

  • drug policy debate
  • substance discussion

Putting it to work

  • advocate for nuanced drug policy

Questions to consider

  • When are drugs beneficial?
  • How do we define harm?

Another view

Not all harmful substances are drugs.

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