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by daedalus_f 2511 days ago
While I don't think it’s a cure all, Portugal seems to have had significant improvements in drug related health problems (at least in the short term), crime and anti-social behavior after radical decriminalization in 2001. But sounding tough on drugs is too tempting for politicians, and most of the press screams at any sign of decriminalization.

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2017/dec/05/portugals-radic...