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November 16, 2025International Journal of Drug PolicyOpen Access

Evaluation of decriminalizing small amounts of illicit drugs in Victoria, BC: A seasonally adjusted interrupted time-series analysis of police data

Alexander G. Kuzma-Hunt Jin-Hui Zhao Karen Urbanoski Jaime Arredondo Sanchez Lira Timothy Naimi

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Key Points

Decriminalizing illicit drugs led to changes in enforcement practices, potentially indicating a shift towards public health goals.
The analysis of police data revealed a notable increase in seizure weights while low-weight seizures declined post-decriminalization.
This study utilized interrupted time-series analysis to evaluate the impact of decriminalization on policing in Victoria, BC.
Clear policy communication and enforcement alignment with public health practices are critical for future efforts.

Implication

Interrupted time-series analysis shows changes in enforcement of illicit drugs, indicating shifts in policing practices and public health priorities.

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Kuzma-Hunt et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692509ffc0ce034ddc353121 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2025.105063

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