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Decriminalization Done Right: A Rights-Based Path for Drug Policy
Thursday, January 6th, 2022
Punitive drug laws and policies aimed at ending illegal drug use have failed; and worse, they have done catastrophic harm to communities and society… fuelled stigma; epidemics of preventable illness and death; poverty; homelessness; and widespread, systematic, and egregious violations of human rights. Decriminalizing personal drug possession and necessity trafficking are fundamental, necessary steps towards a more rational and just drug policy grounded in evidence and human rights.
Tags: crime prevention, Health, ideology, jurisdiction, mental Health, pharmaceutical, rights
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