Drug decriminalization in Oregon: Measure 110’s impacts compared to other countries’ systems

Drug decriminalization in Oregon: Measure 110’s impacts compared to other countries’ systems

Executive summary In the face of a national fentanyl crisis and continued skepticism toward the effectiveness of drug-criminalization policies, some U.S. states and municipalities have begun to explore alternatives. The most notable example was in 2021 when Oregon passed Measure 110, which decriminalized the possession of all illicit drugs and attempted to adopt a health-oriented approach to illicit drug policy. While drug decriminalization is m…