The Impact of Drug Decriminalization in Portugal

This chapter discusses the effects of the Portuguese drug decriminalization policy, including its impact on drug-related deaths, HIV infections, and drug use trends. The speaker questions the causal relationship between decriminalization and positive outcomes, highlighting the role of other factors such as governmental treatment policies. It also examines the credibility of success stories shared by media outlets and touches on the correlation between drug use, crime, and societal decay.