Interactive Map: Medical Cannabis in the European Union
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The vast majority of the countries in the European Union prohibit the production, sale, possession, and use of pharmaceutical-grade herbal…
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Cyprus Set to Provide Cannabis Oil to Cancer Patients
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Cyprus’ health minister has announced that cannabis oil will be provided to people suffering from advanced stages of cancer. The…
What do the French Presidential Candidates Think about Cannabis?
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(En Français) (En Español) The five leading candidates in the upcoming French presidential election, who hail from across the political spectrum,…
Meth Misuse and Production on the Rise in Iraq
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Problematic methamphetamine use and production are on the rise in Iraq, and regional instability is preventing the state from responding…
Georgia Court Rules in Favour of Cannabis Possession, but Will it Make a Difference?
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A court in Georgia has ruled that people must not be imprisoned for possessing cannabis for personal use; however, it…
Iran Executes 10 People for Drug Offences in One Week
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At least ten people were reportedly executed for drug offences in Iran last week, despite authorities having publicly questioned the…
Interactive Map: International Drug Policy Developments of 2016
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2016 has been a momentous year for international drug policy. Evidence-based health-focused drug policies have been implemented or approved in…
Study Shows Compulsory Drug Detention Can Increase Risk of Relapse
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People with problematic opioid use are more likely to relapse if they are forced into a compulsory drug detention centre…
In the UK’s Opioid-Related Deaths Crisis, the Home Office has Blood on its Hands
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The Home Office has demonstrated yet again that, when it comes to drug policy, it is more concerned with political…
Drug Use Becoming “Particularly Severe” in North Korea
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Drug use is even more pervasive in North Korea than previously thought, according to new information presented by a South…
The Increasing Irrelevance of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs
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The Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (SCND), the backbone of international drug prohibition, has taken another hit as Bolivia and…
Public Health Language on Drugs Has Been Co-opted for Prohibitionist Means
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An insidious trend is emerging among public officials around the world: using public health language around drug policy as a…