“I think conservatives have every interest in the preservation and prosperity of society - including battling mind altering substances that cause crime, delinquency, violence and death through the churches, families and yes, through legal mechanisms that recognize the interest in society of preventing this.”
Sounds like the temperance arguments for prohibition.
Society has asked and answered that question related to alcohol. It has certainly taken its massive toll. Now those who advocate for legalization of marijuana (etc.) are advocating to overturn prohibition of these substances -which are in place based on the collective wisdom of society.
So yes, I'm for continued prohibition of marijuana, cocaine, heroine, qualudes, and other illicit substances.
Which is probably why it sounds like the temperance arguments for prohibition. ;)