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Page last updated at 22:20 GMT, Wednesday, 1 July 2009 23:20 UK

Portugal drug experiment pays off

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The possession and use of any kind of drug was decriminalised in Portugal eight years ago, despite concerns drug use would increase.

Instead, usage and the number of drug-related deaths have decreased, and the number of people seeking treatment has risen.

Mark Easton reports from Lisbon.

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