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Could the Push to Legalize Drugs Backfire?

In the wake of Oregon's landmark legislation to legalize possession of an array of drugs including heroin, methamphetamine, LSD and oxycodone, other states are considering following suit, hoping to dramatically reduce arrests and lower prison populations. But will the change in policy lead to less drug use or more? Vox's Senior Correspondent German Lopez joins us to dig into the details. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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