Flip Addiction Out of The Criminal Justice System and Into The Primary Care System! USA, we arrest a user every 25 seconds. Seattle Never. Portugal Never. Users Rights are Human Rights in Portugal.
Portugal OD Deaths down 90% in 6 years. 1999 – 400 Deaths. 2007 – 13 Deaths. 2018 – 34 Deaths. Treatment Not Jail! It does not make sense to put sick people in jail and fine them and give them a record. Stop Arresting Users and Get Them Help Early On! It Works! The Numbers Don’t Lie.
Portugal invites users into treatment. 83% Accept Treatment. Only 5% return before the Dissuasion Commission.