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Portugal Legal Drugs

Ten Years Ago Portugal Legalized All Drugs What Happened Next?
By Tony O'Neil

When the nation legalized all drugs within its borders, most critics predicted disaster. But a decade later, drug use has plunged dramatically. Ref. Source 7

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'This Is Working': Portugal, 12 Years after Decriminalizing Drugs:

Twelve years ago, Portugal eliminated criminal penalties for drug users. Since then, those caught with small amounts of marijuana, cocaine or heroin go unindicted and possession is a misdemeanor on par with illegal parking. Experts are pleased with the results. Ref. Source 1

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Greenwald: What Portugal Can Teach Us About Decriminalizing Drugs:

The data show that, judged by virtually every metric, the Portuguese decriminalization framework has been a resounding success. Within this success lie self-evident lessons that should guide drug policy debates around the world. Ref. Source 8x