That's according to a midlands drug awareness group.
A midlands drugs awareness group is welcoming a debate on illicit drugs use in Ireland, but they want to see a realistic approach to the discussion.
Government chief whip Hildegarde Naughton has admitted to smoking cannabis in her 20s, saying there is a need for an "open and honest" conversation in society about drug use.
A Citizens' Assembly on drug use will first meet in mid-April, according to the Minister for Drugs Strategy.
One of the issues to be reviewed is the de-criminalisation of drug-use.
Jim Henson of Athlone Drugs Awareness Group says if we're honest about what's in a drug like "hash", there's no way it should be legal as it's currently comprised:
Minister Hildegarde Naughton says people will be chosen for the assembly shortly:
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