The problem with this in my opinion, is at least what I've seen in Portland is they arrest the person, take them to jail, and when they're released they just go

The problem with this in my opinion, is at least what I've seen in Portland is they arrest the person, take them to jail, and when they're released they just go and do it again. The only thing this accomplishes is putting a strain on the court system. If they had some sort of alternative to 'catch and release' like a recovery program or prison diversion program. 100% agree with you. The law isn't enforceable as it stands now and throwing a bunch of police/extra courts/extra incarceration centers isn't really going to attack the problem at the source.