JOURNAL ARTICLE

Decriminalizing Drug Possession Doesn't Lead to More Fatal Overdoses.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 4 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Weiss, Haley 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the mixed reception of Oregon's Measure 110, which decriminalized the possession of all illicit drugs and allocated funds for harm-reduction and treatment programs. Despite initial support from 58% of voters in 2020, recent polls indicate that 64% of Oregonians favor revising the measure due to concerns over rising opioid overdose rates. However, a study from NYU's Grossman School of Medicine found no evidence linking Measure 110 to changes in fatal overdose rates, suggesting that the increase in overdoses was a pre-existing trend. The article highlights ongoing debates about the effectiveness of the measure and the challenges of evaluating its impact on public health. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/09, p4
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:172380375
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