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SALEM, Ore. – Police in Oregon can no longer arrest someone for possession of small amounts of heroin, methamphetamine, LSD, oxycodone and other ...

  SALEM, ORE -- Police in Oregon can no longer arrest someone for possession of small amounts of heroin, methamphetamine, LSD, oxycodone and other drugs as a ballot measure that decriminalized them took effect on Monday. Instead, those found in possession would face a $100 fine or a health assessment that could lead to addiction counselling. Backers of the ballot measure, which Oregon voters passed by a wide margin in November, hailed it as a revolutionary move for the United States. "Today, the first domino of our cruel and inhumane war on drugs has fallen, setting off what we expect to...

All eyes on Oregon as state law takes effect, decriminalizing possession of hard drugs Law offers addicts rehab instead of prison By: Scripps National and last updated 2021-02-02 11:15:42-05 The beginning of February means possession of small amounts of so-called hard drugs is no longer a criminal act in Oregon. Oregon voters overwhelmingly approved the decriminalization in November. The new law only applies to possession and does not make it legal to sell, distribute or manufacture drugs. The Drug Policy Alliance says all eyes are on Oregon as the new law shows a shift to a p...

Starting today, possessing small amounts of hard drugs won’t get you arrested in Oregon Updated Feb 01, 2021; Posted Feb 01, 2021 FILE - In this June 26, 2020, file photo taken from video, provided by the Yes on Measure 110 Campaign, volunteers deliver boxes containing signed petitions in favor of the measure to the Oregon Secretary of State's office in Salem. (Yes on Measure 110 Campaign via AP, File)AP Facebook Share SALEM — Police in Oregon can no longer arrest someone for possession of small amounts of heroin, methamphetamine, LSD, oxycodone and other drugs as a ballot measure that ...

Oregon decriminalized possession of all drugs under a ballot measure last fall  The measure went into effect Monday, meaning police in the state can no longer arrest someone for possessing of small amounts drugs like heroin and meth Instead, those found in possession can choose to pay a $100 fine or submit to a health assessment Backers of the ballot measure decriminalizing hard drugs hailed it as a revolutionary move that will help drug users gain access to treatment But opponents called it reckless and said it could increase drug use dramatically