· Austria
Austria adopts "therapy instead of punishment"
The Narcotic Substances Act replaced the 1951 law. Prosecutors were required to drop a first case of possessing a small amount for personal use, on condition of a health assessment.
Index score
1119+8 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Consumption10% of the index | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. Austria's scores have changed again since.