Thank you CalMatters.org for publishing this very important piece from DA Pierson.
โNormalizing addiction is neither compassionate nor effective – itโs destructive. California must ensure the success of Prop 36. Alongside drug courts and prevention-focused public education, this new law can address the root causes of addiction and homelessness, offering people a chance at recovery and stability.โ โ DA Vern Pierson, El Dorado County
Proposition 36 strikes the right balance to break cycles fueling addiction and homelessness, argues the El Dorado County district attorney.