The War on Drugs: Why Drugs should be Legalized

Outline

A. Title- The War on Drugs: Why Drugs should be Legalized?

B. The Key Issues to be Examined.

I. Literature review on the war on drugs.

II. The arguments that support why drug legalization should take place.

III. The arguments against the legalization of drugs.

IV. My standpoint regarding the issue at hand.

C. Brief Explanation of the Issue.

I. Currently, there are a number of illegal drugs, and they include psychedelics, coca, opium, coca, and marijuana, among others. People continue to use the drugs for spiritual, medical, and recreational purposes. Some drugs are usually illegal, while the others are legal, and this comes about depending on, which people are associated to certain drugs. In the past people thought that determining if a drug is illegal or legal depended on the drugs' risk and scientific assessments. Drug laws have existed since the 1870's, and up to date. However, drug trafficking is taking place, and it has had adverse effects. It is vital to come up with valid reasons and claims as to why drugs should be legalized. The disadvantages and advantages of ending the war on drugs should be known.

II. Thesis Statement- This paper will seek to provide an analysis as to why the war on drugs should end. Furthermore, it will focus on establishing why drugs need to be legalized.

D. The Relationship between ‘The War on Drugs: Why Drugs should be Legalized' and Course Outcomes as Well as Existing Policy.

I. This topic is beneficial in knowing how I can contribute towards assisting to end the war on drugs.

II. This topic will provide me with the knowledge that I need from this course.

III. This topic can provide some recommendations that will be used in coming up with appropriate policies to end the war on drugs.

E. How ‘The War on Drugs: Why Drugs should be Legalized' is related to Criminal Justice.

I. Information regarding how the individuals working in criminal justice can contribute towards the issue on the war on drugs will be provided.

II. How the criminal justice system can come up with laws that ensure that people that do not follow the law are punished accordingly.