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Band 7+: Many governments have laws that ban the sale and use of hard drugs like heroin and cocaine, yet they allow people to freely buy other more socially acceptable drugs like tobacco and alcohol. Laws that prohibit the sale and consumption of 'hard' drugs should be applied to other more widely tolerated drugs such as tobacco and alcohol. What is your opinion?

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In many countries, people are not allowed to use hard drugs like heroin or cocaine because they are very dangerous. However, other drugs like alcohol and tobacco are legal, even though they can also harm people. I believe that alcohol and tobacco should not be banned completely, but there should be stronger rules to control them.

First of all, alcohol and tobacco are harmful to people’s health. Smoking causes cancer and heart problems, and drinking too much alcohol can damage the liver and cause accidents. Many people die every year because of these legal drugs. In some ways, they are just as dangerous as illegal drugs. So it is not fair that hard drugs are banned, but alcohol and cigarettes are not.

However, I do not think banning alcohol and tobacco is a good idea. These products are part of many people’s lives and culture. Also, they bring a lot of money to the government through taxes. If they were banned, people might start buying them illegally, and that could cause more problems, like crime and bad quality products.

Instead of banning them, governments should make stronger laws. For example, they can increase taxes, stop advertising, and teach people about the health risks. They can also make rules to stop young people from smoking or drinking too early. These actions can help reduce the number of people who use these products.

In conclusion, I think it is not possible to ban alcohol and tobacco completely, but governments should make stronger laws to protect people’s health. This way, society can be safer and healthier.

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