The county covering most of Portland, Oregon will be distributing tin foil and straws to fentanyl users in the city.
According to a local report , the Multnomah County Health Department will be distributing the drug paraphernalia along with glass pipes for smoking meth and crack as well. Along with those, “snorting kits” will also be made available.
The Oregon Legislature passed a bill that decriminalizes the distribution of drug paraphernalia if the materials are for harm reduction purposes.It has not been signed into law by the governor of Oregon yet, however, residents of Portland have reportedly become frustrated about the situation with regards to drug use. Many reports have shown an increase in fentanyl overdoses as well as a growing number of residents wanting to bring back criminal penalties for the open use of drugs.Spokesman Sarah Dean, of Multnomah County, confirmed with Willamette Week that the policy to […]
Excerpt Sourced From: thepostmillennial.com
