If a state wants to legalize meth, heroin and other such obviously bad substances they would be committing political as well as population suicide. Thus, I don’t really see that happening.
IMHO, pot is far less harmful than alcohol and the so called gateway drug argument is for the simple minded. I know of many who smoked pot in their younger years and now are upstanding responsible citizens — I would prefer this path than alcoholism which we all know is a life destroyer.
God Bless!
“What are the true risks of taking cannabis?”
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/apr/15/what-are-the-risks-of-taking-cannabis
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“Marijuana-related deaths, suspensions & problems spike in Colorado – report”
https://www.rt.com/usa/316148-marijuana-related-deaths-injuries-study/
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4/21/18
“Think it’s harmless? Now nine in ten teens at drug clinics are being treated for marijuana use”
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Just because something is legal, doesn't mean everyone is going to do it. I've never even bothered filling the Vicodin I was prescribed after numerous medical procedures. I use 800 mg Motrin. That takes care of the pain.
Why would I turn down the legal opportunity to use opiates? Simple. I don't like how they make me feel.
Legalize heroin tomorrow and I doubt we're going to be inundated with junkies. It'll mostly just be the same people already using heroin.