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I think it reckless for anyone to assume that ALL drugs should be freely available without any controls at all. As a libertarian who sees the present laws as harmful, not only to those who use drugs but to the society at large, I also see the need for some curbs to be in place.
The same umbrella that covers prescription drugs and acohol could easily be adapted to include those now considered "illicit." "Normalizing" a product makes it less attractive to those seeking an edgy thrill. Many of those who drank escesive amounts of moonshine during the alcohol prohibition normalized or stopped their usage once the thrill of illegality was removed. When you can drop into the local pub for a pint, what's the big deal? Sure, some people abuse alcohol and some always will, but they aren't the same group as the thrill-seekers. This is demonstrated by the excesses of newly-of-age college students and those just under the legal age. They booze their brains out because it's edgy. Thirty year olds don't usually exhibit the same behavior. The same will be seen with drug use. Sensible regulation will solve the major issues, and that will naturally include severe penalties for anyone driving under the influence of any substance.