For this essay, you will be formulating and defending your own argument. Instead of coming up with your own topic, you will have to write about the following topic.
DECRIMINALIZING ALL DRUGS: you must write an argument for decriminalizing all drugs in the U.S. Decriminalization means getting rid of harsh punishments such as long prison sentences for drug possession. Instead of treating drug use and addiction as a crime, the U.S. needs to treat this problem as a public health crisis.