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Places like Oregon and SF only do a half measure - they stop the policing but don't step up the public health, mainly because there is no sensible way to do so,
by anaisbetts 4y ago
Places like Oregon and SF only do a half measure - they stop the policing but don't step up the public health, mainly because there is no sensible way to do so, since health care in America is privatized
- swearwolf 4y agoOregon is working on stepping up the public health offering, albeit at a glacial pace. The ballot measure which decriminalized drugs specifically earmarked the money formerly used for enforcement to be used to expand drug treatment offerings. However, without the active intervention and dissuasion that Portugal uses to encourage people to get treatment, I seriously doubt it’s going to make a difference.
- 908B64B197 4y agoHint: Most of the very visible users aren't seeking nor interested in treatment.