Introduction The regulation of drug use has long been a subject of legal and political debate. At the center of this discussion lies a fundamental question: should drug use be treated as a criminal offense or as a public health issue? Criminalization and decriminalization represent two contrasting approaches to this question. While criminalization relies on […]
Introduction Drug regulation has long been a central issue in criminal law and public policy. For much of the 20th century, states adopted prohibitionist approaches aimed at eliminating drug use through strict criminal sanctions. These policies were largely influenced by international conventions and moral considerations. However, over time, it became evident that prohibition alone was […]