Whitney Houston had a long and public relationship with drugs , but cause of her death is unknown . William Bennett : If we are to be successful today , we must reignite that same national effort . Some have said legalizing drugs would have saved Houston 's life . Numerous celebrities have retired from using drugs that are legal and prescribed by doctors . Bennett : Legalization does not prevent the abuse and misuse of drug ; it promotes it .
Whitney Houston had a long and public relationship with drugs , but cause of her death is unknown . William Bennett : Some have said legalizing drugs would have saved Houston 's life . Numerous celebrities have retired from using drugs that are legal and prescribed by doctors . Bennett : Legalization does not prevent the abuse and misuse of drug ; it promotes it .