Majority of voters now want to undo a pioneering change as public drug use has become rampant
People sprawled on sidewalks and using fentanyl with no fear of consequence have become a common sight in cities such as Eugene and Portland.
Some 6,000 tickets have been issued for drug possession since decriminalization went into effect in 2021, but just 92 people have called and completed assessments needed to connect them to services, according to the nonprofit that operates the helpline.
The number of fatal overdoses in Oregon during the 12 months that ended in May rose 23% from the same period a year earlier to 1,500, according to preliminary federal data.
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/oregon-decriminalized-hard-drugs-it-isnt-working-78ee7476
They were warned..now they can enjoy the suck
People sprawled on sidewalks and using fentanyl with no fear of consequence have become a common sight in cities such as Eugene and Portland.
Some 6,000 tickets have been issued for drug possession since decriminalization went into effect in 2021, but just 92 people have called and completed assessments needed to connect them to services, according to the nonprofit that operates the helpline.
The number of fatal overdoses in Oregon during the 12 months that ended in May rose 23% from the same period a year earlier to 1,500, according to preliminary federal data.
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/oregon-decriminalized-hard-drugs-it-isnt-working-78ee7476
They were warned..now they can enjoy the suck