The Hypocritical Politicians Who Have Used Drugs but Perpetuate Prohibition
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In 2010, Release launched a deck of playing cards featuring politicians who perpetuate prohibitionist drug policies despite having admitted to prior…
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The Russian People’s Initiative Against Strict Drug Law, Article 228
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Russia has – per capita – the highest number of people imprisoned for drug crimes in Europe, most of whom…
Tunisia Parliament Approves Slight Deviation from Repressive Drug Laws
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The Parliament of Tunisia has adopted an amendment to the national drug legislation which is set to reduce the number…
Could Switzerland Become the First European Country to Legally Regulate Cannabis?
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Nine years after a Swiss referendum failed to gain public approval for cannabis legalisation, a campaign group has reignited the…
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…
228: Российская народная инициатива против “народной” статьи
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Статьи 228 и 228.1 Уголовного кодекса России не зря называют народными – в стране на 100 000 жителей самый высокий…
Откроют ли в Украине первый в регионе центр конопляной терапии?
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Мэр небольшого украинского города Глухова Мишель Терещенко анонсировал открытие центра конопляной терапии. Такой центр станет первым не только в Украине,…
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…
Снижение вреда в регионе ВЕЦА: революция длиною в 20 лет
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Какой будет наркополитика и как активисты могут повлиять на ее изменение? Как эффективно защищать права людей, употребляющих наркотики, и расширять…