Let me turn to decriminalization.
In 2020, Portland, Oregon, passed referendum measure 110, which eliminated penalties for possession of small amounts of drugs. In the two years since—this is according to the Globe and Mail's numbers—the number of overdoses in the state has increased 61%, as opposed to 13% across the United States.
What is Portland doing wrong? In comparison, Portugal seems to be doing better.
What can we learn from Portland?