Q As you have learned, the criminal justice system has employed many different ways to address the issue of drug abuse and misuse over time. From strict enforcement, to diversion, to referrals and substance abuse treatment. Some critics of existing policy have argued for the decriminalization of drugs, and for all drugs to be legalized and regulated like alcohol and tobacco. Harm reduction strategies are also being employed as public health approaches to drug use. This activity addresses module outcome 4. Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: • MO4: Defend the role the criminal justice system should play in drug use prevention or treatment. (CO4) Consider everything you have learned about drugs and drug policy in the United States, including the different approaches to mitigate the existing drug problem. Draw from the various ideas and strategies that have been employed or suggested, and provide your own recommendation as to the future of drug policy in the United States. Include citations as needed. Respond to the following: • What do you believe ought to be the future of drug policy in the United States? • If you could change one policy or approach concerning how we address drug abuse in this country, what would it be? Post your primary response by Thursday, 11:59 PM EST. Each primary discussion needs to be at least 200 words in length with citations and references to support your position. Read and respond to the conclusions drawn by at least two of your classmates by Sunday, 11:59 pm EST. Remember to read the feedback to your own major postings and reply to it throughout the module. Consult the Discussion Posting Guide for information about writing your discussion posts. It is recommended that you write your post in a document first. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to make your initial post, click "Reply." Then copy/paste the text into the message field, and click "Post Reply." This is a “post first” discussion forum. You must submit your initial post before you can view other students’ posts. To respond to a peer, click “Reply” beneath her or his post and continue as with an initial post. This discussion will be graded using the SPS Default Discussion Rubric. Please review this rubric, located on the Rubrics page within the Start Here module of the course, prior to beginning your work to ensure your participation meets the criteria in place for this discussion. All discussions combined are worth 20% of your final course grade.