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Portugal Decriminalizes Drugs and Drug Usage Declines

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Those who oppose the decriminalization of drugs or at the very least, marijuana, won't like this report. Eight (8) years ago Portugal decriminalized the usage of all drugs and the results have been astounding. According to a new report entitled, "Drug Decriminalization in Portugal: Lessons for Creating Fair and Successful Drug Policies," while drug use across the European Union has risen steadily since 2000, Portugal, which h

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