Policy perspective: decriminalization and harm reduction in Portugal

Quarta-feira, 19 Setembro 18 00:00

The decriminalization of drug use in Portugal seventeen years ago was a very important measure for the country, because “allows make policies that respect the dignity of people who use drugs” and to treat them like any other patient, says the director of the Portuguese Intervention Service in Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies. However, João Goulão highlights that although Portugal had change the prohibitionist paradigm, still have problems with the regulatory paradigm.

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