Alcohol consumption is proven unsafe to health[1], but it's not controversial. Adults have the right to choose risky behaviors, just like they do in fire fighting, coal mining, underwater welding, or mountain climbing. In some cases, we admire those who choose them for their bravery.
Let's not confuse "unsafe" with "controversial" or "unquestionably bad." But let's remember that "safe" has a clear definition, which does not describe current "safe use" narcotics harm reduction programs. Harm reduction by definition means that harm is involved. Someone safe from street narcotics is someone who is not using them, at least in the way that they are generally used recreationally.
Let's not confuse "unsafe" with "controversial" or "unquestionably bad." But let's remember that "safe" has a clear definition, which does not describe current "safe use" narcotics harm reduction programs. Harm reduction by definition means that harm is involved. Someone safe from street narcotics is someone who is not using them, at least in the way that they are generally used recreationally.
[1] https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-...