Article 2WF2D What the US Can Learn From Portugal's Drug Decriminalization

What the US Can Learn From Portugal's Drug Decriminalization

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In 2001, Portugal decriminalized the use of all drugs - weed, cocaine, heroin, you name it. Portugal decided to treat possession and use of drugs as a public health issue, not a criminal one. The drugs are still illegal but getting caught with them means a small fine and maybe a referral to a treatment program - not jail time and a criminal record.

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