The Impact of soft drug legalization on Romania

Donici, Andreea Nicoleta/NA and Maha, Andreea/A (2012): The Impact of soft drug legalization on Romania.

Abstract

This article approaches the problem of soft drugs legalization, from a liberalist point of view, underling the impact that this will have on Romania. Each year, in Romania, the number of soft drug users is increasing. Drug consumption exists and it will continue to exist, Romania being able to take advantage not only from an economic point of view. Another important thing that we have to take into account is that soft drugs do not lead to addiction, and however, continue to be prohibited by law.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: soft drugs, legalization, prohibition
• Subjects: L - Industrial Organization > L6 - Industry Studies: Manufacturing

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