I don't think this changes much for addicts directly. Just because possession is legal doesn't mean public intoxication or driving under the influence laws are

I don't think this changes much for addicts directly. Just because possession is legal doesn't mean public intoxication or driving under the influence laws are void. The law will still have a way to deal with the worst offenders, without ruining the life of some college-age party-goer. I agree there are great secondary effects of having more drugs available, and hope Oregon invests the necessary resources to curb illegal distribution of drugs.