To the Editor:Re “How Should We Do Drugs Now?,” by Michael Pollan (Sunday Review, July 11):Mr. Pollan rightly applauds the nation’s turn away from the drug war and its many toxic effects. Unfortunately, he has little to say about the ravages caused by the drugs themselves. In addition to ending the drug war, we need to undertake a national campaign against drug abuse. Drug abuse constitutes a public health emergency, and we should start treating it like one. To the Editor:Michael Pollan is risking a public health tragedy by suggesting ways in which we could all be enjoying the recreational benefits of mind-altering drugs.

Source: International New York Times July 19, 2021 18:22 UTC