When a State Treats Drug Addiction Like a Health Issue, Not a Crime
Nov 15, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 10
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Episode description
A year ago, Oregon became the first state to decriminalize drug possession. The goal is to reverse some of the negative impacts of the War on Drugs by approaching drug use from a health-centered basis. We visit an addiction and recovery center in Portland that’s gearing up for what they hope will be an influx of people seeking treatment. Reported by Cecilia Brown.
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