Drug policy of Oregon

The U.S. state of Oregon has various policies restricting the production, sale, and use of different substances. In 2006, Oregon's drug use per person was higher than the national average, with marijuana, methamphetamine, and illicit painkillers being the most commonly used substances.^[1]

Oregon's drug policy has evolved significantly over time, reflecting changing societal attitudes and state responses to substance use. Alcohol regulation in Oregon dates back to pre-statehood, with the state pioneering both the prohibition and eventual regulation of alcohol through the creation of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. The state's approach to other substances has also been notably progressive. Oregon was the first state to decriminalize small amounts of cannabis in 1973 and later legalized its use for both medical and recreational purposes. Other substances like methamphetamine, heroin, and club drugs have posed ongoing challenges, with laws evolving to address production, trafficking, and public health issues. Oregon has also been a leader in regulating prescription drug use and in recent years has decriminalized the personal possession of small amounts of all drugs under Ballot Measure 110, while legalizing the medical use of psilocybin mushrooms.