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An up-and-coming writer made his debut in the Telegraph today with an article condemning the war on drugs.
The author was none other than Elton John, and of course, no Elton John think piece would be complete without a shared byline with former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark. Clark — who is now the Chair of the Global Commission on Drug Policy — and the “Tiny Dancer” singer argued that harm-reduction measures, rather than criminalisation, would be a more effective means of saving lives and preventing the spread of HIV and AIDS.
He’s not the first entertainer to dabble in the public health field — just look at Nikki Minaj and Neil Young. More than just a Rocket Man…
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SubscribeStill, most of us aren’t fabulously wealthy piano players.
We don’t do our less fortunate any favors by excusing, enabling, or encouraging drug and alcohol abuse. Those with considerable amounts of free time and money can, for a time at least, indulge in habits that harm one’s health.
But most of on planet Earth should avoid substance abuse. There isn’t any evidence at all to the contrary.