Yes, that you can possess a substance, does not entail that there can't be consequences for misuse. Disturbing the peace and public intoxication can still be illegal. And I still think substances should be used for the right reasons and under the right conditions, my issue is about who controls the access and the costs of that. If someone has a simple disease that only requires a pill that costs $ .10/day. A $1800/mo health insurance policy and a $500 doctor visit every month is a huge tax, even if it's hidden on the employers books.

If doctors had to fight to get patients because they were only consultants, the fees would drop significantly, and for long term diseases with which patients become familiar, they'd become absolutely unnecessary.

In addition, doctors don't necessarily always do what is right for the patient, and often ignore patient complaints, while controlling access to labs and even access to specialists. There are good doctors, but they are few and far between.

I would also add that I would be against pharmacies being licensed (to avoid hoarding and resale and to control quality).