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Posts for Drug Possession and Use

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New Law on Drug Possession, Use Takes Effect July 1, 2023

May 24, 2023  by  Flannary Collins
Category:  New Legislation and Regulations ,  Drug Possession and Use

After being called back to a special session, the Washington State Legislature passed SB 5536, also known as the Blake Fix, adding a new statewide law on drug use and possession, with most provisions taking effect on July 1, 2023.

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Public Safety Tools — Is a Stay Out of Drug Area Ordinance the Right Tool for You?

Public Safety Tools — Is a Stay Out of Drug Area Ordinance the Right Tool for You?

January 3, 2023  by  Steve Gross
Category:  Drug Possession and Use

A Stay Out of Drug Area (SODA) ordinance is one way a local government can restrict the sales or use of illegal drugs in public places. However, SODA ordinances must be well-designed to avoid legal scrutiny and to ensure they do not disproportionally affect certain populations.

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Staying Ahead of Overdose Spikes

Staying Ahead of Overdose Spikes

July 14, 2020  by  Leah LaCivita
Category:  Health and Human Services ,  Drug Possession and Use

This blog post looks at the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program, a free tool that collects real time fatal and non-fatal opioid overdose data from ambulance teams, hospitals, and law enforcement agencies across the country.  

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