I found the question come up on both communist and anarchist subs, and the difference in responses was quite striking.
As a longtime PTSD sufferer who self-medicates to the hilt just to do simple things like fall asleep or leave the house, the idea that I would either lose access to, be forced underground, or prosecuted for my recreational habits terrifies me.
I understand the rationale is in a functioning communist state, I would no longer feel the need for those drugs. Does it follow the science of recreational marijuana, psychedelics, ADHD, anxiety, depression, etc.? Or is the ambition to ween everyone off? And does that apply for all manner of distraction and entertainment as well?
One thing to keep in mind is the effect criminalized drugs have on crime and policing. Hate cops and all the ridiculous shit they can get away with? An enormous amount of the harm they do comes from pursuing drug crimes and all the powers we've given them to do the same.
Prohibition doesn't work; we should have learned that a century ago.