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Hard drugs have become illegal again in Oregon as the first-of-its-kind decriminalization experiment comes to an end. The law decriminalizing drug possession expired, leaving individual counties in the Portland area to devise their own plans for handling drug deflection starting Sunday. There are concerns about an increase in hidden drug use following the re-criminalization.
Hard Drugs Made Illegal Again in Oregon as Experiment Ends
The Washington Post reports on Oregon’s drug possession becoming a crime once again as the first-in-nation decriminalization law expires.
Oregon Resumes Criminalizing Drug Possession as Law Expires
The Guardian US discusses the implications of Oregon’s drug decriminalization law ending.
Portland’s Approach to Drug Deflection Post-Decriminalization
How Portland-area counties plan to handle drug deflection after decriminalization is discussed by KGW.com.
Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Law Comes to an End
The Hill reports on the expiration of Oregon’s drug decriminalization law.
Fears Rise as Drug Use Becomes Illegal Again in Oregon
KOIN.com addresses rising concerns over hidden drug use following the end of Oregon’s decriminalization law.
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