The War on Drugs is still ruining lives in Washington State. Criminalization creates barriers to jobs, housing, and the help people with substance use disorders need. After decades of damage, it's time to stop hurting our communities and start rebuilding them. Commit to Change WA calls for us to rethink our approach to drug use and take a decisive step in a new direction. Together, we can replace the failed policies of the past with new, evidence-based approaches that support recovery and build pathways to restoration.
April 21, 2021
“When state lawmakers have met these past weeks to talk about what to do in the wake of the unexpected court ruling that decriminalized drug possession, the hearings have been filled mostly with prosecutors, defense lawyers, police chiefs and addiction counselors.
Read MoreApril 20, 2021
“Lawmakers trying to find an answer to the Washington Supreme Court decision decriminalizing drug possession are finding just how complicated that task may be.
Read MoreApril 20, 2021
“Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is urging legislators to move forward with drug decriminalization proposals rather than reinstating criminal penalties for drug use.
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