Would Legalizing Naturally Growing Drugs Like Opium Put a Big Dent in the Weapons Trade Around the World?

Question by Enigma: Would legalizing naturally growing drugs like opium put a big dent in the weapons trade around the world?
Does mankind have the right to have and use naturally growing drugs as they see fit or should it be controlled by the government to be sold back to you by pharmaceutical companies? Why or why not.
Mark where do you think the insurgents and most rebels get their weapons. They use drugs and drug money to buy them.

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Answer by mark h
No weapons trading is about power and money. NOT drugs, so this would have no effect on weapons trading in the world.

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