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States unwind legal kinks in drug laws
A review of shifts in state drug laws since the 1960s notes a move toward treating simple possession as a misdemeanor while keeping penalties for pushers and manufacturers stiff. Alaska, Nebraska, California and others are easing penalties for first offenses, expanding education and rehab options, and allowing flexible sentencing.
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National Institute of Mental Health
Jjames A. R. Johnson
Governors’ Conference
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Council of State Governments
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Alaska
Nebraska
California
Colorado
New York
South Dakota