Dr. Geoff Gallop highlights that the fear of arrest discourages individuals from seeking help for drug addictions. He cites Portugal's successful decriminalization leading to improved health outcomes. Sir Sadiq Khan's findings suggest that the enforcement under the Misuse of Drugs Act is disproportionate compared to the harms caused by various substances. Gallop supports legal regulation of all drugs to ensure a safe supply. The UK faces a significant crisis with an 11% rise in drug-related deaths in 2024, primarily due to synthetic opioid overdoses.
Dr. Geoff Gallop notes that legalizing drugs for personal use leads to better health outcomes, citing evidence from Portugal's approach which contrasts with current fears of arrest hindering addiction recovery.
The mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, emphasizes that police enforcement under the Misuse of Drugs Act is disproportionate, suggesting a need for re-evaluation of drug policies.
Gallop advocates for the legal regulation of all drugs, arguing that the current system does not guarantee safe supply or mitigate serious consequences for users.
The UK faces a drug-related death crisis, with 3,618 fatalities reported in 2024 due to rising synthetic opioid overdoses, raising alarms for public health intervention.
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