[note: downvote this post if you disagree with this being an unpopular opinion and vice versa if you upvote, you are saying it is a popular one] Every time somebody posts a negative comment about drug use on lemmy, they immediately get downvoted, and a lot of (mostly crackpot) arguments are offered why drugs are actually fantastic, and only corrupt or suppressive governments prohibit it. Medical arguments are swiped aside, and anecdotal “evidence” is provided to point out why drugs are great. The reality is: no recreational drug (alcohol, cannabis, design drugs, mushrooms,…) exists, that is safe for everyone, or that has no detrimental side effects. In addition, people that refrain completely from taking ANY drug usually lead healthier, more balanced and happier lives.
Eh medicine is never black and white. People are all different and drugs have slightly (or wildly) different effects for different people. Non regulated drugs have bigger variations in quality, purity and dosage so people can have very different experiences.
Some people need drugs, diabetics need insulin for example. And some people really benefit from drugs if they are depressed or have other long term conditions etc. So your stance that people who don’t take drugs are better off is maybe coming from a flawed assumption, certainly if you don’t need drugs that’s usually better but if you do need them the right drugs can be a big help for people.
It’s much more grey with recreational drugs in terms of benefits. Alcohol for example is actively harmful most of the time for most people, especially with things like binge drinking in the UK. Studies show there are likely some benefits from moderate alcohol consumption but often in combination with things like the Mediterranean diet so take from that what you will.