Eli5: Why isn’t drug decriminalization working so well in Oregon like it did in Portugal?

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You often hear Portugal cited when arguing for drug decriminalization. I heard it’s been successful. Oregon on the other hand decriminalized drugs a year ago and overdoses have spiked 40% according to some statistics. Is drug decriminalization all that it’s made up to be? Why did it work on Portugal but not Oregon?

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I’d say it is working exceedingly well then. At that rate nobody will be doing drugs in Portland before too long. Also, Portland seems to attract really stupid people.

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