In 2001 Portugal took action and decriminalized both the possession and consumption of any type of drug, which frightened many because they feared that this nation would become "a paradise" for those who consumed such substances, despite this it was the case, in fact, Portugal has achieved big drops in overdoses with respect to drugs, in addition to HIV infections and likewise hepatitis infections. Added to this, in the course of 2000 to 2008, the nation had a significant decrease of 66% with respect to judicial cases related to drugs.
Several health officials, as well as politicians, have suggested to the federal government to take action as Portugal and also decriminalize the possession of any kind of drug alleging that a great example of success is Portugal, this suggestion is because from the next Wednesday will be legal the sale of recreational cannabis in Canada.
Notably, among those supporters who have urged the federal government to take such action, are the public health organizations in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, which suggest that the best way to combat the current opioid crisis, which caused the death of almost 4,000 Canadians last year, it is treating drugs as a health problem, not a crime.
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