Debate 15-10-12

Title: Russell Brand is doing the right thing in trying to get the British govt to change their policy of drug abusers.- Opposing the motion.

statistics:

• Russell Brand has been arrested over 12 times for drug use and only managed to remain clean with the help of the methadone clinics. He can't preach what he can't follow.
• less than 20% of drug abusers can kick an addiction if they are admitted into rehab on their own terms.
• If drug users are left on the street only 56% can be treated on time(before they commit crimes or OD) in drug treatment centers. If they are jailed however, 74% of the prison population are involved in a Meth treatment.
• Nearly 10,000 people each year in Ireland are placed in a meth program. Up to 35% of these go on to rebuild their lives and head back into employment.
• Quitting drugs cold turkey, as Russell proposes isn't a viable option. Over Dosing in drugs is more frequent in those that have quit rapidly, as the take too much of the one drug because they think their bodies are lacking. 
• Drug related crimes also rise as there is conflict over the availability of drugs.