Legalized Pot, Cocaine Work OK in Portugal

By Drew Nelles, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 26, 2009 6:45 PM CDT

(Newser) – Portugal decriminalized drug possession 8 years ago, so it must have high abuse rates, right? Not according to a new study from the Cato Institute, Time reports. Teen drug use and HIV infection from needles have declined, and more addicts now enter treatment programs. "... Read full story »

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