While some people might shy away from illegal drug use simply because of the risk of being charged, most make the decision not to do drugs because of the effect they have on someone's health and lifestyle. Since then, the increase in drug abuse disputes the idea that prohibition helps keep the substance abuse rate down. This shows that drug prohibition has an opposite effect on the use of drugs. Legalization would put drug manufacturing into the hands of reputable companies that would create safe methods of drug use. This makes the companies accountable and liable for any health problems related to dirty needles and other health problems related to street drugs.
Many street drugs contain other substances and unknown amounts of the drug.
Substance abusers oftentimes do not know exactly what they take. Legalization would eliminate these dangers and provide safer means of use. These crimes would not happen if drugs become legal. Because of the lack of motive, the homicide rate would decline. Organized crime would all but disappear.