Originally Posted by
GetMeOut 
Prohibition of alcohol didn't (and wouldn't) work for the same reasons it isn't working for other drugs that are still "prohibited" now. Not to change the subject, but the obvious question to me is: would overturning prohibition of, at least, some of those other drugs lessen or worsen the problems associated with them? At any rate, human nature dictates that making something illegal often only makes it all the more attractive.
Very well thought out post. I am kind of surprised on a sober recovery site I have not gotten any responses in favor of prohibition. Thought there may be some people in favor but all the posts are opposed so far. Interesting.