Nearly 2/3 of Kingston and area residents support drug decriminalization, survey suggests
A survey by the Kingston region’s public health unit found 63 per cent of respondents would support decriminalizing drugs, with some concerns over the potential community impact.
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A survey by the Kingston region’s public health unit found 63 per cent of respondents would support decriminalizing drugs, with some concerns over the potential community impact.