Officer Donny Mathew explains the new law in Oregon, stating, 'So you have two options. You can either go to jail today for the possession of fentanyl - it tested positive. Or we can call for deflection, which is, like, some social workers that will come out...and they come out and talk to you.' This transition reflects Oregon's shift from decriminalization back to punitive measures.
Conrad Wilson highlights the shift in the legal framework, stating, 'Under the old law, drug users could call a state-funded hotline to get connected with treatment, which would make the penalties go away. But so few called that many Oregonians came to see the system as toothless.' This sentiment underscores the push back towards stricter enforcement.
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