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August 2021

By LWV Texas

Posted: 2021-08-12T17:34:00Z

Support treatment programs for drug abuse and addiction as an alternative to incarceration. Support elimination of penalties for cannabis when recommended by a physician or for small amounts.

Position In Brief:
The League of Women Voters of Texas considers substance abuse and drug addiction public health issues.

The League supports:

Funding of preventive measures by all levels of government, as well as the private sector.
Education for drug abuse prevention, including:

Educational programs aimed at keeping children from using drugs.
Public education programs directed to adults.

Sterile needle and syringe programs to prevent blood-borne diseases.
No criminal penalties for cannabis possession when recommended by a physician.
Laws that include drug education and drug treatment programs as alternatives to incarceration.
Laws that call for no penalties for possession of small amounts of cannabis.

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Position: Drug Laws and Policies