Photographer Jordan Gale explored the fentanyl crisis gripping Portland amid Measure 110 which effectively decriminalized drugs.
moved to Portland a few years back, Oregon had just passed Measure 110 — the first-ever U.S. drug decriminalization law — and he wanted to explore the topic with his camera.that he grew up around drug users and has had friends pass from opioids and addiction. It’s a topic that he is both affected, and fascinated by.
“It became apparent relatively quickly that this was a historic moment, not just in severity to the fentanyl crisis, but also for Oregon’s daring attempt to move past the war on drugs and to question how modern society can and should treat drug users,” he adds. Homeowners gather with county commissioner candidates to discuss issues such as visible drug use in the neighborhood and the implementation of Measure 110.
“No matter what, you have to look a person in the eyes with honesty, with your intentions and heart on your sleeve. That honesty combined with patience, that’s how you build a relationship anywhere.”Fentanyl use in Portland. “Most of the time, I think it’s best to have smaller cameras. They let you be less intrusive. You can react quicker with a smaller and faster setup, but that can all be thrown out the window too.”
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