Consider This Argument: "Drugs Are Addictive and Addiction Is a Disease

question 3

Multiple Choice

Consider this argument: "Drugs are addictive and addiction is a disease where the addict can no longer make free choices. Addicts are slaves to the drug and will commit any number of crimes to support their addictions. We should prohibit drug use to prevent this corruption of society." This view draws support from

• A) the harm principle.
• B) harm-reduction.
• C) the paternalism principle.
• D) legal moralism.

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