Agenda for 5/3

1. Watch: Video - Portugal's Approach to Fighting Drug Addiction

2. Read: Article - Portugal's Approach to Fighting Drug Addiction

3. Write: Assignment #11 - due Thursday 5/5

After watching the video and reading the article about Portugal, write a 1-2 page typed, or 2-4 page hand written response to their strategy in dealing with their drug crisis and address the following questions (each question can be its own paragraph):

A. How does Portuguese government deal with drug use?

B. What led to this change (and what was drug use like in Portugal prior to decriminalization)?

C. Is Portugal's approach working for them?


D. Do you think their approach would have any chance of success in this country? How would you feel about the United States enacting similar policies? How do you think most Americans would feel about the Portuguese approach

E. In the end, do you see drug use as more of a criminal problem, or health problem? Explain your point of view.

If you are looking for more info about the Portuguese model and how it compare to the US see this article.