Belarus Civil Society Condemn Repressive Drug System in Latest Report
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Belarusian organisations Legalize Belarus and Youth Bloc, which advocate for humane drug policy and respect for human rights, published a…
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War on Drugs Drives Environmental Damage Says New Report
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The criminalisation of drug production and consumption is driving widespread environmental damage and impeding efforts to stop climate change, a…
No, China Is Not Getting Rich Off Of Fentanyl
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When U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China in June, many hoped his meeting with President Xi Jinping would…
France, Race and Drugs: An Overview
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Fabrice Olivet is a long-time activist for drug policy reform. Since 1996, he has led the association ASUD (Auto Support des…
Generation Next: How Youth-led Organisations Refresh Global Drug Policies
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The corridors of global policy discussions have been, for the most part, off-limits to the younger generation. This exclusionary practice,…
Dope Men: How We Went From Alcohol Prohibition to Another
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Just past midnight on April 7th 1933, a truck pulled up to the White House filled with beer. President Roosevelt…
Decriminalisation Under Attack: What Opponents Propose To Fix Drug Problems
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While the first piece explored the framing, images and positions used to critique decriminalisation, this piece will focus on the…
Using Aid for War: $1 Billion Funnelled from Aid into Drug War Budgets
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The latest report by Harm Reduction International (HRI) highlights how dozens of donors, led by the US and EU, have…
Semana Psicoactiva 2023: Three Lessons for Colombian Drug Policy Reform
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‘Semana Psicoactiva 2023’, an international conference on innovative drug policies, organised by Acción Técnica Social between 2 and 4 August…
Futuro Coca: Imagining a New Future for Coca in Colombia
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The first edition of the Futuro Coca festival took place in Bogotá, Colombia, on 31 July. The event brought together…
Celebrating Poland’s Slow Yet Steady Drug Reform
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While Poland is not known for being the most progressive country in their treatment of people who use drugs, changes…
Decriminalisation Under Attack: US Media Goes After Oregon’s Drug Policy Model
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Part 1: The Case Against Decriminalisation As a new attempt to control drug-related harms in a non-punitive fashion, the Oregon…