First-in-nation trial comes to an end, as new law gives those caught with hard drugs option of charges or treatmentOregon’s first-in-the-nation experiment with decriminalizing drugs will expire on Sunday as a new law taking effect will once again make it a crime to possess small amounts of hard drugs.The new recriminalization law, HB4002, will give those caught with illicit drugs – including fentanyl, heroin and meth – the choice to either be charged with possession or treatment, which includes completing a behavioral health program and participating in a “deflection program” to avoid fines. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/31/oregon-drug-recriminalization-law
Author : Diana Ramirez-Simon and agencies
Publish date : 2024-09-01 00:40:55
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