I think many Western people who haven't lived in a country where anti-drug laws are actually enforced don't understand the difference being freed of this burden actually makes in one's daily life. In Ireland, I had to deal with numerous issues every regarding drugs, but here in Japan it's a non-issue.
I always thought Canada overcame those issues with drugs. Quite eye-opening what you say. I'm from Chile, South America, and our country is sinking under the new mafias entering the country. Drugs are a really dangerous thing, not just to health, but to society.... Please take care girl!!