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Week 1 Chapter 2 Discussion Question 2

Week 1 Chapter 2 Discussion Question 2

Q Week 1 - Discussion Question # 2 - Chapter 2 You must post threads in which you respond to each question twice. Your initial response of a paragraph and you will also be replying to another student’s thread of at least one paragraph. One important note about the Discussion Questions: I expect everyone to provide at least a one paragraph thoughtful, well-articulated responses to each of the questions. Do not post an answer to something simply by reading someone’s post and saying “Yes, I agree". Your responses must be original and at least one paragraph in length. • Drug Use in the United States - Oregon has decriminalized all illegal drug possession. What are the potential benefits and harm for this type of action?

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Recent legislation tends to classify drugs according to their potential for misuse to induce dependence and medical advantage rather than their pharmacological action. Additionally, these legislations aim to fight racial disparities and drug use patterns. Before one looks into the factors of drug decriminalization it is important to understand what constitutes such a legal policy. Decriminalization does not entail that drug purchases, like alcohol and cigarettes, are treated the same as other purchases at the store.