Drug laws are under new scrutiny since a 2021 state Supreme Court ruling found Washington’s felony drug possession law unconstitutional.
VIDEO: Lawmakers working on new approach to state's drug possession lawVictor Mendez is a recovery coach in Omak, helping people emerge from substance abuse.“I was addicted at a young age of 13 years old, from there I spent the next 32 years of my life in and out of prison,” Mendez said.“I went to prison for two years because of a dime bag of heroin,” Mendez said.
Lawmakers responded by making possession of drugs like cocaine and heroin a misdemeanor, requiring people be referred to treatment before they’re charged.
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