Viewing substance misuse as a criminal behaviour is oppressive and ineffective. Progressive drug policy through decriminalization can help destigmatize substance users, keep them out of prison, and give them a clearer path to treatment and recovery.
Benefits to decriminalization of drugs include:
A common misconception about decriminalization is that it will lead to an increase in substance use. A detailed report from Transform Drug Policy Foundation shows that countries which have decriminalized or begun the process of decriminalizing drugs (Portugal, The Czech Republic, the Netherlands, South Australia, the United States, the European Union) have shown no significant increase in drug use since decriminalizing.
Progressive drug policy not only has a positive impact on communities, it also benefits the police departments protecting them.
Let Chief Saunders know that you support the decriminalization of drug use by signing the petition of support.
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