There is only one class of drugs needing to be regulated: Antibiotics!
When used improperly there is the real threat to the rest of us of resistant infections.
War on drugs endangers liberty. Let big Pharma provide for addicts through health care. Use the money for research. The fed should only establish standards.
I was sick with the flu but can not buy codeine cough syrup in my state over the counter. Doctors cost money and avoid scripting narcotics cause DEA scrutiny. I put myself in jeopardy to buy a black market narcotic so I can sleep at night.
War on Drugs keep Cops employed and drug dealers rich.