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OPINION: Policymakers should ensure struggling individuals receive help for drug addiction

Oregon repealed the drug decriminalization law Ballot Measure 110 due to rising issues with addiction, treatment services, and homelessness.

Democratic states abandon soft drug laws, embrace strict policy

Oregon partially reverses drug decriminalization measure
Debate between individual liberties and compelled treatment in behavioral health

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

OPINION: Policymakers should ensure struggling individuals receive help for drug addiction

Oregon repealed the drug decriminalization law Ballot Measure 110 due to rising issues with addiction, treatment services, and homelessness.

Democratic states abandon soft drug laws, embrace strict policy

Oregon partially reverses drug decriminalization measure
Debate between individual liberties and compelled treatment in behavioral health

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
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In Swing Districts, Republicans Lean Into Anti-Crime Message to Court the Center

Chavez-DeRemer blames decriminalization of hard drugs for rising crime and homelessness in Oregon, advocating for stronger support of law enforcement.
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Feds reject Toronto's request to decriminalize simple possession of illicit drugs | CBC News

The federal government rejected Toronto's request to decriminalize personal drug possession citing public health and safety concerns.

Toronto decriminalization pitch left addictions minister with 'deep concerns' | CBC News

Federal Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks expressed concerns about Toronto's lack of limits on drug decriminalization proposal.

Feds reject Toronto's request to decriminalize simple possession of illicit drugs | CBC News

The federal government rejected Toronto's request to decriminalize personal drug possession citing public health and safety concerns.

Toronto decriminalization pitch left addictions minister with 'deep concerns' | CBC News

Federal Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks expressed concerns about Toronto's lack of limits on drug decriminalization proposal.
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Outrage Erupts in Oregon as Democrats Move to Recriminalize Drugs

Right-wing media spread misinformation about Portland's homelessness issue.
Portland faces challenges with homelessness, housing costs, addiction, and mental health.
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