'This is working': Portugal, 12 years after decriminalising drugs
3 April 2013
By Wiebke Hollersen
Twelve years ago, Portugal eliminated criminal penalties for drug users. Since then, those caught with small amounts of marijuana, cocaine or heroin go unindicted and possession is a misdemeanor on par with illegal parking. Experts are pleased with the results.
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