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The Great Debates | EP 1 | Drug Decriminalization

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Rethinking Drug Policy: Decriminalization vs. Legalization

This chapter examines drug decriminalization, using Portugal's successful model as a focal point while contrasting it with punitive criminalization. It emphasizes the public health benefits of such an approach, including decreased overdose deaths, and explores the complexities and differences between decriminalization and legalization. The discussion underscores the necessity for nuanced regulation to protect consumers and improve community health outcomes.

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