A Small Case in Spain Is a Big Victory for Smarter Drug Policy
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The legal approach to coca has been one of the most challenging topics in the current international drug control system,…
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Five Journalists Killed, Newspaper Closed, amid Mexico Cartel Violence
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A Mexican newspaper has closed down following the killing of several journalists, seemingly by drug cartels – highlighting the dangerous…
The Success of Italy’s Community-Based Approach to Naloxone
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The provision of naloxone by community-based harm reduction services, as takes place in Italy, is highly important for reducing the…
Calls for Pre-Use Drug Testing as Canada Fentanyl Deaths Crisis Worsens
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As the highly potent opioid fentanyl continues to drive accidental overdose deaths in Canada, it seems increasingly important for people…
The Plight of Colombian Drug Inmates in Chinese Prisons
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In light of a recent execution of an elderly Colombian man for drug trafficking in China, there has been renewed…
Spice Is Not The Real Problem, It’s The Way We Look At Poverty
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Recent media reports pointing to the toxic effects of Spice on users and communities have called for immediate action from…
Will Internal Trade Barriers Hamper Cannabis Legalisation in Canada?
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Canada has experienced historic difficulties with trade between its provinces, so policymakers are working to prevent this from occurring with…
Thailand Shooting Highlights Repressive Drug Policy Approach
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The fatal shooting of a teenager by law enforcement during a Thailand drug search has drawn attention to the prevalence…
Do Not Delay: Implement Marijuana Legalization in California
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On time and intact implementation of California’s Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, is critical to realizing the benefits…
Over-Regulation Impeding Bloom of Jamaican Cannabis Industry
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Over-regulation of Jamaica’s cannabis industry is deterring farmers from entering the legal market, and impeding development – indicating why drug…
Argentina Medical Cannabis Law Approved, but Not Without Criticism
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The Argentine Senate has voted unanimously to legalise cannabis oil and other marijuana derivatives for medical purposes, despite some criticism…
Las Flacas: The Growing Role of Women in Mexican Drug Violence
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Details are continuing to emerge about a secretive group of women in Mexico, allegedly involved in drug trafficking and extreme…