August 10: The Evolution of Drug Policy

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Next on Cityvisions, we will look at the evolving debate on the legalization and taxation of marijuana. Alameda county voters recently approved "Measure Z" to effectively decriminalize it in Alameda county, but leave it in conflict with state and federal law. Will incremental moves towards legalization make the future of drug policy less effective? In the context of other treatment and law enforcement initiatives Prop 36 Drug Courts, can legalization and public safety be balanced?

Join Joseph Pace and guests for the discussion

• Paul Armentano, Deputy Director, NORML Foundation
• Stephen Kaplan, Director, County of San Mateo, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services