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Posted on 02/09/2024 7:19:13 AM PST by Twotone
In February 2021, politicians and activists celebrated Oregon's implementation of Measure 110, the nation's first law to decriminalize drugs like fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and meth. It's not a surprise what happened next: a dramatic increase in overdoses.
Fast forward to last week: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler declared a state of emergency in Portland due to sharp rises in overdose deaths, public drug use, and crime. Though the state of emergency is a step in the right direction, more must be done to undo the harm caused by Measure 110 and help more Oregonians live safe and healthy lives.
Now that Democratic and Republican state legislators have introduced bills to increase penalties for the possession of drugs—effectively reversing decriminalization and conceding it has failed—it is a good time to look back at what led to this state of emergency.
Overdose deaths in Oregon have spiraled out of control. Between 2020 and 2022, overdose deaths increased by 75 percent, compared to only 18 percent nationally. In Oregon, opioid-involved overdoses increased by 101 percent, accounting for more than 70 percent of overdose deaths in 2022. Likewise, meth-involved overdoses increased by 112 percent, accounting for 55 percent of overdose deaths in 2022.
Though the state of emergency cited "widespread fentanyl use" specifically, it is worth noting that more than 40 percent of overdose deaths in Oregon in 2022 involved the co-use of an opioid and a stimulant, either meth or cocaine. The growth of polysubstance use is alarming, because Narcan cannot reverse overdoses that are induced by non-opioid substances.
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AKA a drug "cocktail".
Who would have thought such a stupid libtard idea to begin with would turn out so bad?
I would love to see a state adopt a constitutional amendment that requires even the most idiotic laws to remain in place for a minimum of five years before they can be overturned in a legislative process.
Stupidity needs to be punished.
Oregon couldn’t be bothered to stop illegals from having marijuana farms on state lands.
Narcan is not stopping too much overdoses. Its metabolism is a lot shorter than many drugs, so while the victim gets temporally relief, he may die later.
In cases of overdoses, Narcan should be administered few times, spaced in time, but teach the druggies drug metabolism!
I agree, Stupidity needs to be punished.
Punished Long and Hard!!!! Hope they take your suggestion and make it 10 years instead of just 5.
No, says reality.
The cartels have loved “legalization”, and the prohibitionists have been proven correct - time and time again.
So why is booze still on the market?
I’ve seen numerous drunken drivers in my hospitals ER.
One of them broad sided a car recently and put two elderly women in the ICU.
the only reason cartels make money on drugs is because they are illegal. prohibition never works, but it is a damn good reason to hire a bunch of cronies to phoney baloney jobs
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