There is a prevailing notion that crime often involves the use of illegal substances and substances with high alcohol content. From my perspective, I completely agree that the authorization would decrease the offense rate for the reasons presented below.
First, if the government legalizes the use of drugs and alcohol, it will help control crime rates better. Crimes related to the possession and trafficking of banned substances will be significantly reduced because the government has allowed them to trade a certain amount. We can see that in countries like Canada that have legalized marijuana and alcohol, the crime rate related to banned substances is low, thanks to government intervention in controlling illegal drugs. Illegal organizations would be controlled by hard policies that strictly inspect goods, ensuring that organizations have no opportunity to circumvent the law. Business activities will be made more transparent under government control.
Another reason is that legalizing the above substances would help improve the health of society. Alcohol and narcotics have beneficial effects on human health and are often used for medical purposes, such as antiseptics and pain relief. In addition, their legality helps addicts feel less embarrassed by society and allows them to receive timely treatment. Addicts will receive specially attentive medical care services, helping them quickly improve their health and reintegrate into the community. This also contributes to controlling the rising crime rate and helping society develop healthily.
In short, I am firmly convinced that the legal use of illegal substances has many social and health benefits that help reduce crime rates.