In response to the argument that drugs should be prohibited because they harm users, Huemer

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Huemer argues that even if drug use is harmful, it does not necessarily follow that it should be prohibited. He points out that there are a number of behaviors that are self-destructive but not illegal (e.g. smoking or eating unhealthy foods), so the mere fact that drugs are harmful does not provide sufficient reason for prohibiting them.

In Response to the Argument That Drugs Should Be Prohibited