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Oregon Becomes First State to Decriminalize Hard Drugs

Oregon has voted to decriminalize hard drugs like Heroin and Cocaine. People will no longer face trial or get a criminal record if found with small amounts of these drugs. Furthermore, five other  states legalized marijuana for adults.

People now found in possession of these drugs will receive a fine, and  be placed on a drug rehabilitation program, funded by the legal sales of marijuana.

Read More: CBS News