Oregon's New Drug Policy Legislation

SOURCE npr.org
Oregon's legislature has passed a new bill recriminalizing small amounts of drugs, ending the most progressive experiment in U.S. drug policy.

Key Points

  • Recriminalization of small amounts of drugs
  • End of progressive drug policy experiment in the U.S.

Pros

  • Potential decrease in drug-related crime

Cons

  • Reversal of progressive drug policy
  • Impact on individuals struggling with addiction