German drug policies are considered among the strictest in Europe. Although serious penalties are attached to the sale or possession of large quantities of drugs, there is no criminal action taken for small-scale possession or the use of many narcotics including marijuana. The German government has even gone so far as to allow for supervised "drug rooms" like those found in the Netherlands, where individuals can safely use their drug of choice and receive counseling when needed. In 1994 the Federal Constitutional Court ruled that drug addiction was not a crime, as was…
Read more43% Yes |
57% No |
33% Yes |
49% No |
9% Yes, for most but not all drugs |
5% No, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana |
1% Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
2% No, we should pass tougher drug laws |
1% No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
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1% No, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
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Unique answers from Germany users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Depends if it’s legal or not
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Do whatever you want. But dont make me pay for your problems.
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Yes, as long as it’s just weed.
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yes, the usage of drugs should not be crimial however the distribution of them should be. addicts should be helped rather, the punishment should go to dealers of illegal substances
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Yes, but provide treatment and addiction services for those who need it.
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No, and increase punishment for drug dealers and pass more tougher drug laws
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