Entire US supply of cocaine could fit in just 13 containers. The annual US supply of heroine would fit into just one container. Drug policies have little to do with the pharmacological qualities of drug Criminalization increases risk of selling drugs and thus increases prices. High profits lead lead to violence and theft. Violence and intimidation is used rather than advertising to promote products and distribution.
Criminalization also creates a disrespect for the law.
It is also the major source of police corruption. Bill of Attainder. Legalization would allow the government to regulate, tax, and better control production and distribution of drugs. Some drugs are clearly more harmful than others. They can still be regulated legally.