Portugal’s Experiment in Drug Decriminalization Has Been a Success

July 20, 2015

This month marks the 14th anniversary of the decrminalization of drugs in Portugal. We were told that ending the criminal prosecution of drug addicts would bring chaos and disaster, but in fact, the process has made drug use less dangerous and less deadly in Portugal. Mark Thornton explains at Mises Daily.

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