News Some Cities Turn to Decriminalizing Drugs as Overdoses Climb

[thegreenhand]

Some Cities Turn to Decriminalizing Drugs as Overdoses Climb​

Vipal Monga
The Wall Street Journal
18 Dec 2021

TORONTO—Canada’s largest city is the latest jurisdiction aiming to decriminalize drug possession as it faces a surging overdose epidemic.

Toronto’s board of health this month said it would seek permission from Canada’s federal government to allow drug users to carry small amounts of drugs for personal use, including heroin, fentanyl and cocaine, without fear of prosecution. The exemption wouldn’t cover drug trafficking, which would remain a criminal offense.

City officials hope that decriminalization will make it easier for people to get help. They say it could also make it easier for drug users to get jobs and stable housing because they won’t have criminal records.

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[neversickanymore]

Are you telling me a drug user wants to work a good job? Wow.. I’m not sure, but I think I can see a ray of light here.. we have been in the dark so long it may just be my eyes playing tricks on me. Is the day near where the persecution ends?


City by City it is then. There’s a fulcrum point and we just need to reach it.