Can Syria Ever Leave Captagon Behind?
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Before the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, Syria controlled an estimated 80% of the global Captagon trade…
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Rethinking Harm Reduction With Indigenous Communities in Costa Rica
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The Maleku Indigenous Territory is located in the canton of Guatuso, province of Alajuela, in northern Costa Rica. Covering an…
Exploring Iran’s History of Drug Use and Prohibition
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As the sun set over an ancient riverside town in Iran, I was sat down with Sam (not his real…
Is There a Place for AI in Harm Reduction?
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The recent launch of Drugbot, a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool from British drug treatment charity Cranstoun, has highlighted how…
The Future of Drug Policy After USAID Defunding
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The harm reduction world is still reeling from the after-shocks of the global health disruption caused by the Trump regime’s…
How Crime Exploits the Environment
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The latest edition of Revista Platô brings together political thoughts, research and several calls to action to strengthen the link between…
‘Bulldozer Justice’ Unleashed on India’s Alleged Drug Consumers
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In India, bulldozers have become more than just a construction tool, they are a symbol of the country’s approach to…
“Matter of Life or Death”: The Public Health Costs of Disrupting US Aid in Africa
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On 20 January, American President Donald Trump signed an executive order initiating a 90 day freeze and review of all…
Noboa’s Re-Election Means No End To Ecuador’s Drug War
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A 16-year-old boy, alongside his 17-year-old accomplice, sped down the streets in Jipijapa, southern Ecuador, leaving behind a brutal crime…
European Harm Reduction Is Facing a Funding Crisis
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Harm reduction has long been a cornerstone of European public health, minimising drug use risks like overdose deaths or preventing…
US Study Highlights How Drug Criminalisation Prevents Care
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A recent report from the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) explores the interrelated issues of addiction, mental health and homelessness, looking…
“We Won’t Win” – A Pessimistic Outlook for the Black Future of Rio de Janeiro
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Just like Juscelino Kubitschek, former president of Brazil (1956-1961) and creator of the “50 Years in 5” plan which,…