Draconian Punishments or Needle Exchanges?- Discussion on drug policy

Debates surrounding drug use have divided society for decades. The eternal question of drug policy remains: is punishment more effective, or should the focus be on prevention and harm reduction? After all, drug use can lead not only to personal tragedies but also to serious social and public health issues. While legal crackdowns aim to reduce drug use, advocates of harm reduction argue that saving lives and prevention might be a more effective path. During this roundtable discussion, experts will confront differing viewpoints—from needle exchange programs to zero tolerance, will engage in a taboo-breaking debate on what it means to provide responsible and humane responses to an increasingly urgent social problem.