/tags/drug-legalization drug legalization en-US Copyright Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:40:31 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-10-18/drug-laws-are-back-in-oregon-how-theyre-enforced-depends-on-the-county Counties will approach enforcement differently, providing yet another large-scale experiment in drug policy. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:40:31 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-10-18/drug-laws-are-back-in-oregon-how-theyre-enforced-depends-on-the-county Troy Brynelson /health-and-medicine/2024-10-04/overdoses-killing-more-oregonians-as-national-figure-drops The western spread of fentanyl continues to fuel regional variations in the number of people dying from drug overdoses, and Measure 110′s effects remain debated. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:56:59 GMT /health-and-medicine/2024-10-04/overdoses-killing-more-oregonians-as-national-figure-drops Jake Thomas /law-and-justice/2024-09-02/drug-possession-is-a-crime-again-in-oregon-heres-what-you-need-to-know Oregon has ended its experiment with drug decriminalization. Starting Sept. 1, possession of small amounts of illicit substances are once again considered a misdemeanor crime. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:20:47 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-09-02/drug-possession-is-a-crime-again-in-oregon-heres-what-you-need-to-know Michelle Wiley /law-and-justice/2024-08-22/after-rolling-back-ballot-measure-110-oregons-drug-recriminalization-plans-come-into-focus In less than a month, Oregon will end its nearly four-year experiment with drug decriminalization. Beginning Sept. 1, possession of small amounts of drugs will again be a misdemeanor crime. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:01:46 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-08-22/after-rolling-back-ballot-measure-110-oregons-drug-recriminalization-plans-come-into-focus Conrad Wilson, Michelle Wiley /health-and-medicine/2024-08-05/longtime-multnomah-county-administrator-appointed-oregons-new-measure-110-ch Abbey Stamp is taking on a new role that will put her at the heart of Oregon’s fentanyl overdose crisis – and the next chapter of the state’s effort to combat drug addiction. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:44:06 GMT /health-and-medicine/2024-08-05/longtime-multnomah-county-administrator-appointed-oregons-new-measure-110-ch Ben Botkin /health-and-medicine/2024-07-15/stabbin-wagon-director-steps-down-but-says-harm-reduction-group-will-continue-services The founder and executive director of harm reduction non-profit Stabbin' Wagon is leaving. But she said the controversial Southern Oregon group will continue to provide assistance to drug users. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:17:27 GMT /health-and-medicine/2024-07-15/stabbin-wagon-director-steps-down-but-says-harm-reduction-group-will-continue-services Justin Higginbottom /npr-news/2024-04-05/black-market-cannabis-thrives-in-california-despite-legalization Marijuana legalization was expected to bring the industry out of the shadows. But in some states, the black market is alive and well. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:12:23 GMT /npr-news/2024-04-05/black-market-cannabis-thrives-in-california-despite-legalization Martin Kaste /politics-government/2024-04-01/oregon-governor-signs-bill-criminalizing-drug-possession People caught by police with drugs will face misdemeanor charges starting Sept. 1. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 22:37:11 GMT /politics-government/2024-04-01/oregon-governor-signs-bill-criminalizing-drug-possession Conrad Wilson /politics-government/2024-03-08/oregon-governor-will-sign-bill-to-recriminalize-drugs-expand-treatment Gov. Tina Kotek’s announcement, though no surprise, makes certain Oregon’s drug decriminalization experiment is over. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:13:38 GMT /politics-government/2024-03-08/oregon-governor-will-sign-bill-to-recriminalize-drugs-expand-treatment Conrad Wilson /politics-government/2024-03-04/oregons-new-drug-penalties-would-mean-surge-in-convictions-jail-stints-state-estimates-suggest State estimates show 1,333 people will be convicted of drug possession and 533 could go to jail every year under House Bill 4002. The numbers suggest that the system Oregon lawmakers envisioned to replace Measure 110 — in which drug users can avoid criminal consequences through treatment — will only go so far. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 23:19:48 GMT /politics-government/2024-03-04/oregons-new-drug-penalties-would-mean-surge-in-convictions-jail-stints-state-estimates-suggest Conrad Wilson, Dirk VanderHart