Yeah, it's this simple

1. Legalise it.. instantly killing the organised crime problem

2. Regulate the supply through FDA approved vendors for quality control

3. Redirect away from organised crime $300 billion in revenue to government

4. Save $50 billion in law enforcement and prison costs

5. Just like alcohol, 80-90% of recreational users do not have problems using. And yes there is solid scientific evidence to support this. As for the 10-20% of problem users, they will more easily be able to get help earier and more openly without the legal bullshit.

Evidence from Portugal suggests that, yes there will be a small increase in overall usage by recreational users BUT a significant decrease in the harm to those with drug problems.

At the end of the day "drug problems" are really social, emotional and mental health problems. Time to grow up and be mature about it