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Was drug decriminalization a failed experiment?

Mornings with Simi

English - July 24, 2023 14:33 - 8 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Three years ago, Oregonians approved Ballot Measure 110, which decriminalized possessing small amounts of all drugs, including cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. As a result Oregon experienced a sharp rise in overdose deaths and a high percentage of adults with a substance-use disorder.
Guest: Jim Hinch, Contributor for The Atlantic Magazine on Drug Policy and Social Issues
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Three years ago, Oregonians approved Ballot Measure 110, which decriminalized possessing small amounts of all drugs, including cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. As a result Oregon experienced a sharp rise in overdose deaths and a high percentage of adults with a substance-use disorder.

Guest: Jim Hinch, Contributor for The Atlantic Magazine on Drug Policy and Social Issues

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