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The author of the paper responded to the harmlessness of alcohol claim: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2011/mar/07/safe-level-a... — so harmless alcohol use is also controversial.

I've taken a harmless dose of cocaine: I drank coca tea in the Andes. That this is harmless seems less controversial than either alcohol or cannabis.

It's in any case difficult to separate "responsible" and irresponsible use of drugs when deciding on policy. Either alcohol should be banned, or all the less-dangerous drugs should be legalized.



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