When recriminalization begins Sept. 1, Washington County will launch its deflection program. Once per year, someone caught in possession of drugs in Washington County will be able to opt into the deflection program, which lasts 6 months. Read more: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/oregon-drug-deflection-program-washington-county-sept-1/283-da875883-4e40-4e9f-8706-2346a284670f Watch more The Story videos: http://bit.ly/watchTheStory Follow The Story on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStoryKGW Follow The Story on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestorykgw