>Additionally, I have yet to see recreational (ie. non-presecritive, professionally directed) do anyone any good whatsoever.

>As an escape from rality? Sure, no doubt. But a healthy one? I'd personally think not. I'd rather take a nice walk in the forest or on the beach.

One interesting tidbit I took away from a documentary on dutch prostitution and drug policy... The person said don't confuse "tolerate" with "condone".

One can turn a drug addict into a criminal or a patient.