The War on Drugs is still ruining lives in Washington. Criminalization is a step backward and creates barriers between people and the help that they need. A band-aid isn’t enough. Our State’s substance use disorder crisis is a long-term problem that can't be solved with temporary fixes. Treatment First Washington is committed to addressing Washington's substance use disorder crisis with a proven public health approach that reduces barriers to treatment and builds pathways to recovery.
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.
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“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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