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Decriminalization dominates Australian drug summit

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Australia 's health minister says there is not enough local support for decriminalization.

Health groups and politicians are calling for a health care response to drug use and addiction rather than criminal penalties.

The annual number of drug overdose deaths in Australia has almost doubled over the past 20 years .

The mayor of Portland , Oregon , repealed laws that decriminalized the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs.

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English

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