How the former 'heroin capital of Europe' decriminalised drugs (Winning the War on Drugs?)| SBS Dateline


The How is not the issue – that’s easy. What has it achieved and why are key public figures wanting things to change? Portugal Mayor Supports Recriminalizing Public Drug Use
Some points one may miss in the ‘showcase of progress’ that isn’t?

  1. Treatment and recovery but you must have the desire to stop.
  2. Underground drug trade is thriving. 24:00 Minutes
  3. All drugs in Portugal are no longer treated as a criminal offense but are still illegal.
  4. Person can have up to 10 days’ supply e.g. 25 grams marijuana
  5. Selling is a felony.
  6. Drug use is widespread with decriminalisation.

(For complete episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0BwrwB0wno )


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