Villain Or Victim? Understanding The Role of Women In The Latin American Drug Trade
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One of the most effective ways the War on Drugs justifies violence is by stereotyping its enemies: the various players…
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Will the Next Elections Bring Change to Brazilian Drug Policy?
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The 2022 General Elections in Brazil will take place on the 2nd of October. Despite the traditional myriad of presidential…
Ukraine took a step towards the legalization of medical cannabis
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On June 14, the National Health Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported the new bill 7457 on the…
In Kenya, Harm Reduction is Limited by Lack of Social Support
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Apondi makes the case for how drug treatment programmes and the wider health environment for people who use drugs in…
We Asked Experts: What Exactly is in the MDMA Supply?
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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its geopolitical shocks have been felt across multiple industries, including the illegal drug market. While…
Canadian Decriminalisation Efforts Fall Short of Serious Change
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In early June, the Canadian federal government announced the launch of a three-year trial in British Columbia (BC) starting on…
Ronda Girls: How Filipino Mothers Took on the War on Drugs
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A group of impacted mothers showed how an alternative to the violent drug war in the Philippines could be better…
Language Matters: Is This a Drug Overdose or Drug Poisoning Crisis?
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In public policy, language matters. In drug policy, language has always been divisive. Words from “dealer” to “addict” have been…
Tracing The History of Hallucinogens in China
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Professor Fan Pen Li Chen, Associate Professor of Chinese Studies & Department Chair of East Asian Studies in the State…
What the British Fight for Gay Marriage can Teach Drug Policy Reform
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David Cameron advocated for both drug policy reform and gay marriage, but in his six years as Prime Minister he…
Myro Rolim: Dismantling the Ideology of Drug Prohibition
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TalkingDrugs’ Felipe Neis Araujo spoke with Myro Rolim, a harm reductionist and social educator based in Brazil. The interview was…
Does Grapefruit Juice Make MDMA Stronger?
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It is commonly believed among “recreational” users of MDMA that grapefruit juice (or other citrus/acidic beverages) potentiates the effects of,…