Canadian province is trying to decriminalize hard drugs

Canadian province is trying to decriminalize hard drug

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From Tuesday, adults can possess up to 2.5 grams of such drugs, as well as methamphetamine, fentanyl and morphine.

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This follows a similar policy in the nearby US state of Oregon, which decriminalized hard drugs in 2020.

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The program will run from January 31, 2023 to January 31, 2026, unless canceled by the federal government.

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Canada legalized recreational cannabis use for adults nationwide in 2018.

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