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Revisiting Oregon's Drug Policy: The Push to Amend Decriminalization

Revisiting Oregon's Drug Policy: The Push to Amend Decriminalization

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Revisiting Oregon’s Drug Policy: The Push to Amend Decriminalization

In a bold move that once positioned Oregon at the forefront of drug reform in the United States, the state’s drug decriminalization law, enacted through Measure 110, is now under reconsideration. The recent legislative attempts to roll back aspects of this law reflect a nuanced struggle between various factions within the state, sparking debates on public health, safety, and the role of criminal justice in addressing drug addiction.