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When a State Treats Drug Addiction Like a Health Issue, Not a Crime | 70 Million

Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:37:30
Publish Date: 2022-02-23 12:00:00
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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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