The War On Drugs has failed to deliver positive outcomes for people who use drugs and for the rest of society. For all the billions of dollars spent trying to prevent drugs from moving around the world, drug use remains common and drugs are widely available. But more than just wasted money, the price of this policy failure is most tragically paid in the unnecessary misery inflicted on drug users, and the pain caused to the families and friends of people with a substance abuse problem. In Australia, despite respected clinicians and informed advocates highlighting these failures and suggesting proven alternatives, politicians are reluctant to act.
