Pubdate: Thu, 03 Aug 2006
Source: Independent  (UK)
Copyright: 2006 Independent Newspapers (UK) Ltd.
Contact:  http://www.independent.co.uk/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/209
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v06/n1005/a05.html
Author: John Davison

DRUG LAWS ARE PART OF A MORAL CRUSADE

Sir: Heroin is a largely beneficent drug, if prescribed in
its pure form in an appropriate dose. It is addictive for
many people, and it does cause constipation, but it is
probably unrivalled as a reliever of physical and mental
pain. All the "deadly" effects of heroin arise from its
prohibition, and the handing over of its control to the
black market.

John Davison

London SW9
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