drug-decriminalization

The Atlantic

Why Oregon's Drug Decriminalization Failed

Misunderstanding of addiction led to the repeal of drug decriminalization law in Oregon

Measure 110 aimed to remove criminal penalties for drug possession and focus on harm reduction services [ more ]

Axios

Oregon partially reverses drug decriminalization measure

Debate between individual liberties and compelled treatment in behavioral health [ more ]

Truthout

Right-wing media spread misinformation about Portland's homelessness issue.

Portland faces challenges with homelessness, housing costs, addiction, and mental health. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Oregon's law decriminalizing small amounts of illicit drugs is facing opposition due to increased public drug use and opioid deaths.

Supporters of the law now express openness to revisiting it to address the crisis.

The law directed cannabis tax revenue towards addiction treatment services and decriminalized possession of small amounts of drugs. [ more ]

New York Post

Oregon's law that decriminalized possession of small amounts of illicit drugs is facing criticism after a surge in drug use and opioid deaths.

Opponents argue that the law has led to an increase in public drug use and has not done enough to address addiction. [ more ]