Three years after decriminalization, Oregon frets over drug use

 Three years after decriminalization, Oregon frets over drug use

Since hard drugs were decriminalized in Oregon three years ago, there are no arrests, just the fine and a card with a telephone number where the user can get help.

“Give them the ticket number and they’ll just ask you if you want treatment,” he tells the man…

Portland (AFP) When police officer Eli Arnold stops a homeless man smoking methamphetamine on the street in Portland, he simply writes him a ticket with a $100 fine. Since hard drugs were decriminali…