Once hailed for decriminalizing drugs, Portugal is now having doubts

Re:Once hailed for decriminalizing drugs, Portugal is now ha... by jollofricepeas on Saturday July 08, 2023 @07:57AM (#36643542)

Good point.

Does anyone know how Norway has handled drugs and homelessness?

The reason I ask is that we should probably compare funding and outcomes between Portugal and Norway, no?

Two things are needed to change human behavior:

1. A strong deterrent

2. An equally strong support system (ie. Healthcare, housing, food, basic income)

You can’t do both of these without a strong financial investment unless…

You’re Singapore.

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Re:Once hailed for decriminalizing drugs, Portugal is now ha... by pmoriarty on Saturday July 08, 2023 @08:38AM (#36643801)

You can't be truly homeless and survive in Norway. The winters are far too cold. You will die.

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Re:Once hailed for decriminalizing drugs, Portugal is now ha... by silvestrov on Saturday July 08, 2023 @08:17AM (#36643666)

You can't compare Portugal and Norway directly as you can survive as homeless in Portugal during winter time (10°C, 50°F) but Norway is so far north that you will likely die if you don't have insulated shelter during winter.

If the government in Norway don't provide shelter, it is the same as directly saying "we don't mind these people die".

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