Share with Caution: How Social Media Fuels Moral Panic over Drug Use
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Viral posts on social media are spreading false and stigmatising stories about people who use drugs, further marginalising vulnerable groups.…
Posts by Stian Mikalsen
Buying Drugs on Social Media: A Form of Harm Reduction?
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Despite growing concerns about young people buying drugs through social media platforms, there is reason to believe that such access…
World Health Organisation: Recognise Medical Use of Cannabis
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As more countries continue to recognise the medical benefits of cannabis, the leading UN agency for international public health has…
The US Approach to the Overdose Crisis is Failing Women
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The overdose crisis continues to ravage the United States, but its egregious, multi-faceted impact upon women is not getting the…
Lack of Drug Testing at UK Universities Puts Students at Risk
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Drug testing services reduce the risks of drug use, yet most UK universities remain reluctant to support such services. Providing…
Needle and Syringe Programme Shutdown in California’s Orange County
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A Californian court has shut down one of the US state’s major needle and syringe programmes (NSPs), in a dangerous…
The Crucial Role of Mothers in Reforming Drug Policy
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Mothers in the UK, US, Canada, and beyond are advocating for drug policy reform; for many, their advocacy follows the…
More UK Universities Should Follow Sheffield’s Harm Reduction Approach
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Universities across the UK should provide harm reduction advice for students who may use drugs, as currently takes place at…
New Zealand May Introduce Controversial, Punitive Drug Law Amendment
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Despite New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern’s support for progressive drug law reform, opposition parties are pushing for harsher sentencing for…
Cannabis Reform: The Issue Uniting a Polarised America
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Despite the tense political climate in the run-up to the US’ mid-term elections, one issue enjoys broad support across the…