Survey shows 49% adults favour decriminalisation of drugs for personal use

A poll carried out by Red C for Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign found 49% of people favoured decriminalising drugs, with 51% against the move.

The survey found that men (56%) and young people aged between 18 and 34 (58%) were more supportive of the legislative change.

The survey, conducted online using a national representative sample of 1,000 adults, also found 70% of respondents did not regard people who are addicted to drugs as criminals, but more as victims. Some 80% of people believed all drug users should have access to the treatment they require.

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Source: Cormac O'Keeffe, The Irish Examiner, 18/11/16