Brazilian Drug Users Who Don't Engage in Dealing Won't Face Jail

"The law, which went into force this week, no longer calls for the imprisonment of people caught with small quantities of narcotics for personal use. Instead, they will be subject them to alternative penalties such as community service and could be required to undergo drug treatment, the justice ministry's press office said."

Finally countries are taking initative in the right direction. I am very happy to see this. I can only hope others follow suit shortly.

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