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I don't know if it's a lie or not, but I wouldn't be surprised if drug use went up with legalization. Is the problem drug use, or is the problem breaking other laws not related to possession or use?

Lots of folks use drugs and live productive lives. I'd like the option of legally using drugs, which would bring the price of drugs down and reduce crime.

I don't know if it's a lie or not, but I wouldn't be surprised if drug use went up with legalization.

Yes, I think it might go up too, at least at first; just like when a new casino opens, the number of people who gamble goes up. However, the number of smokers is going down, and nicotine is certainly quite an addictive substance.

Lots of folks use drugs and live productive lives.

Rather a broad statement. I do know some folks who drink responsibly and a few casual "fatty" smokers who do OK but I know quite a few folks ruined or at a minimum impaired noticably by alcohol and pot use. As for other drugs(I used them all when young except crack), I have yet to see too many folks not have difficulties with heroin or crack or cocaine or crank or X or LSD. I know there are exceptions but amongst habitual users it usually becomes problematic and not only because it's illegal. I came of age in the early 70s (the nadir of drug use...and acceptabilty) and everyone I know who moved on to a productive life totally gave up hard drugs and minimized alcohol and pot use. Just my experiences and observations.