Drug laws in Esquarium

This list describes he varying degrees of legality of recreational drugs and their use among countries in Esquarium.

Varied Status: Affirmative () indicates legality varies based on subject or administrative division.

Regulated: Affirmative () indicates some degree of government or public oversight, regulation, or restriction.

Country	Alcohol (<15% ABV)	Alcohol (>15% ABV)	Amphetamine (Meth- & Meth-P)	Caffeine	Cannabis	Cocaine/Crack	Dextromethorphan	Ketamine	LSD	MDMA (Ecstasy/Molly)	Nicotine	Opioids (Heroin & Morphine)	Phencyclidine	Psilocybin
Ainin	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal
Varied Status?
Regulated?
Subsequent to the Supreme Court of Ainin ruling in Victor v. Ministry of Justice striking down most recreational drug prohibitions as contrary to the Aininian Charter of Civil Rights in 1997, the Parliament of Ainin has not reintroduced legislation to enact drug bans. Ainin is one of the only countries in Esquarium where recreation drugs are not limited by criminal law. However, most are regulated as "controlled substances" under food inspection legislation.
Lecia	Legal	Legal	Illegal	Legal	Illegal	Illegal	Illegal	Illegal	Illegal	Illegal	Illegal	Illegal	Illegal	Illegal
Varied Status?
Regulated?
Lecia has one of the most strictest laws regarding drugs, but those that are not illegal are not regulated, leading to rampant alcohol abuse in the country.
Luziyca	Legal	Legal	Illegal	Legal	Varies	Illegal	Illegal	Illegal	Illegal	Illegal	Legal	Medicinal	Illegal	Illegal
Varied Status?
Regulated?
Luziyca's drug policy is one of the strictest, due to a War on Drugs going on since the late 1980s. It is typically viewed as a criminal issue, with mandatory sentencing for possession being common. In recent years, some regions have legalized marijuana (though heavily regulate it), or decriminalized it, much to the chagrin of the federal government.
Montecara	Legal	Legal	Medicinal	Legal	Legal	Medicinal	Medicinal	Medicinal	Illegal	Illegal	Legal	Medicinal	Illegal	Illegal
Varied Status?
Regulated?
Despite the illegality of hard drugs, substance abuse is treated as a public health matter rather than a crime in Montecara. Users are rehabilitated rather than imprisoned, though the sale of "fraudulent medicines" (as illegal drugs are technically categorized) is a crime. Cannabis is legal and can be bought in tobacco shops, and can also be prescribed by a physician to treat medical conditions, in which case it is provided free of charge under the national health insurance program.
Tuthina	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal
Varied Status?
Regulated?
Xiaodong	Legal	Legal	Illegal	Legal	Illegal	Illegal	Illegal	Illegal	Illegal	Illegal	Illegal	Legal1	Illegal	Illegal
Varied Status?
Regulated?
1Opium smoking only Most drugs are illegal under Xiaodongese law which enforces mandatory sentencing if one is caught in possession of illegal drugs. Recreational use is limited to alcohol, caffeine and opium smoking which is seen as a cultural tradition in Xiaodong. Although laws regarding illegal drug use and possession are seen as harsh, enforcement is often weak especially in rural areas.