DecrimWorks

Drug abuse is a health issue, not a criminal one. Decriminalizing drugs will reduce abuse while saving police time & taxpayer money. Put simply, #DecrimWorks.

[DecrimWorks @DecrimWorks]

While decriminalization is still a great idea, this project is on hold while @TheSamTracy works on @ThisWeekInDrugs. Will be back late 2016.

[Richard Branson @richardbranson]

As I outline here, drugs should be treated as a health issue. Hope today brings that a little closer to reality http://t.co/zoXmZKESRA

[DecrimWorks @DecrimWorks]

Congrats to Loretta Lynch on her confirmation as AG — now that the political posturing is over, we hope she'll embrace decriminalization.

[DecrimWorks @DecrimWorks]

Illinois has moved one step closer to decriminalizing marijuana in small amounts. http://t.co/v3iUIDGWbJ

[DecrimWorks @DecrimWorks]

We can learn a lot from Seattle's LEAD (law enforcement-assisted diversion) program. http://t.co/7rYvwKLfEF #harmreduction

[NORML @NORML]

Maryland: Paraphernalia Decriminalization Bill Sent To Governor http://t.co/OpHOwaVYTt

[DecrimWorks @DecrimWorks]

@aidasativa_ Put simply, legal means to remove all penalties, decrim just means remove criminal ones (can still have civil penalties)

[DecrimWorks @DecrimWorks]

@aidasativa_ Yes, but sadly many journalists and even drug policy advocates conflate the two

[DecrimWorks @DecrimWorks]

Seattle is seeing great success with their LEAD system, where cops send drug offenders to treatment instead of jail http://t.co/7rYvwKLfEF

[Ziggy Marley @ziggymarley]

Jamaican newspaper cartoon of the decriminalization of #Ganja in #Jamaica http://t.co/LeSUJw3Tav

[DecrimWorks @DecrimWorks]

New Hampshire House overwhelmingly approves #marijuana decriminalization bill, 297-67! http://t.co/kFx6fumiXS

[DecrimWorks @DecrimWorks]

Almost $2.2 million in fines have been collected under Connecticut's #marijuana decriminalization law: http://t.co/371Ys9QoZ5

[DecrimWorks @DecrimWorks]

Marijuana decriminalization makes for some of the strangest bedfellows:

[DecrimWorks @DecrimWorks]

Real decrim: no arrests, no excuses for searches, reasonable fines, and a health-centered approach to drug abuse.

[DecrimWorks @DecrimWorks]

"Law-Enforcement Assisted Diversion" is a great Seattle program that helps drug users rather than arresting them: http://t.co/7REvYB86jk

[DecrimWorks @DecrimWorks]

.@BarackObama: "If Enough States Decriminalize Marijuana, Congress May Change Federal Law" http://t.co/leEMGX8yfg

[DecrimWorks @DecrimWorks]

17 states have decriminalized marijuana. 33 to go! http://t.co/FqpmDHohXa via @NORML

[DecrimWorks @DecrimWorks]

.@NIDAnews agrees that people shouldn’t go to prison for drug possession:

[DecrimWorks @DecrimWorks]

We agree w/ David Koch - it's ridiculous to treat marijuana (or other drug) users as criminals! h/t @JoinTheMajority