Drug decriminalisation: does the Portugal model work globally?
Portugal decriminalised all drugs in 2001. Overdose deaths and HIV fell. But would it translate elsewhere?
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Decriminalisation isn't the same as legalisation.
Strong opinions on both sides — that's the sign of a real question.
Treatment as healthcare, not punishment.
I've changed my mind on this one over the past year.
Context varies so much by country it's hard to generalise.
Genuinely fascinating question — voted.
I expected to be in the majority. Surprised.
Emotionally loaded topic. Tried to vote with my head.
Both sides are talking past each other here.
Would be interesting to see age-stratified results.
More nuanced than I expected going in.
More nuanced than I expected going in.
Strong opinions on both sides — that's the sign of a real question.
Decriminalisation isn't the same as legalisation.
The policy implications depend heavily on the framing.
The framing of the question already biases the answer.
Supply-side stays illegal—that's the core problem.
Supply-side stays illegal—that's the core problem.
I expected to be in the majority. Surprised.
Social safety nets are what made Portugal work.