I've actually run into issues with drug laws from a side I never even thought about: prescription medication. I have asthma, but I don't have health insurance. Asthma inhalers in my country require a prescription.
I know what inhaler I need and I know how to use it, but I cannot legally purchase it. I have to go make a doctor's appointment, pay them a bunch of money so they can write a note that permits me to buy that inhaler. It's a lot of hassle and some cost. The end result is that I just don't have an inhaler. If I get difficulty with breathing I'll just drink coffee and wait until it goes away. Without prescriptions being required for something like this (eg more relaxed drug laws), I wouldn't have this issue.
I know what inhaler I need and I know how to use it, but I cannot legally purchase it. I have to go make a doctor's appointment, pay them a bunch of money so they can write a note that permits me to buy that inhaler. It's a lot of hassle and some cost. The end result is that I just don't have an inhaler. If I get difficulty with breathing I'll just drink coffee and wait until it goes away. Without prescriptions being required for something like this (eg more relaxed drug laws), I wouldn't have this issue.