Which of the following statements are used to support the argument for the
legalization of drugs?

a. Destigmatization of drug abuse could mean that fewer drug abusers enter
treatment.
b. By legalizing drugs, substantial sums of money would be freed from law
enforcement and could be channeled to prevention and treatment programs.
c. Racial disparities in prisons could be cut significantly.
d. Law enforcement would lose its reason for existence.


Answer: b

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