Western Values Clash With Ayahuasca’s Spiritual Tradition
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The glamorisation of ayahuasca in Western media and the rise in tourism in Latin America has led to the commercialisation…
Posts by André Gomes
Against the Evidence, Colombia Resumes Use of Glyphosate in Coca Eradication
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Experiencing a rise in coca cultivation, the Colombian government has resumed the use of a potentially carcinogenic herbicide in its…
Tuning into the Universal Consciousness: Psychedelics’ Role in Reforming Society
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For some time I have believed that we, citizens of Western societies, are going through an existential crisis, caused by…
Tackling the US Heroin ‘Epidemic’: The Need for Decriminalization
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President Barack Obama’s commitment to increased investment in drug treatment is welcome, but people will still face barriers to accessing…
The Case for Regulating Cannabis in Portugal
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Portugal has been a shining example of drug policy reform success, but its decriminalization model still has its drawbacks, something…
Guatemala’s New President Turns Country Away From Talk of Drug Policy Reform
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While talk of drug policy reform grows in Latin America, Guatemala’s new president has emphasized "zero tolerance" policy in a…
Dublin Implements Public Sharps Bins to Tackle Drug-Related Litter
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In an effort to address the city’s drug-related litter problem, Dublin has moved to install public sharps bins for people…
Senegal Leading The Way on Methadone Provision in West Africa
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Over a year into its pilot methadone program, Senegal is paving the way for harm reduction in West Africa. …
Can Dark Net Drug Markets Reduce Drug Use Risk?
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Much has been made of the potential dangers posed by dark net drug markets, from unprecedented availability, to new ‘harmful’…
What Happened to Brazil’s Ruling on Drug Decriminalization?
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Despite news last year suggesting Brazil's Supreme Court would rule imminently on whether the country should decriminalize low-level possession and…
Colombia’s Third Largest City Rolls Out Needle Exchange Program
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Colombia's third largest city, Cali, recently rolled out a pilot needle and syringe program (NSP) in a rare step forward…