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…
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Nitazenes in the Baltics Are a Warning for Europe
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Since 2017, the Baltic nations of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have acted as the canaries in the mine for Europe’s…
Tonga Reports Record Low Meth Seizures After Public Health Struggles
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Tonga’s fight against methamphetamine appears to be bearing fruit—at least on paper. Police Minister Piveni Piukala announced this week that…
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 Reality of Harm Reduction in Hong Kong
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The global drug policy landscape is becoming increasingly polarised: some countries are moving towards legalising and decriminalising drug use and…
Hungary’s New Drug Policy: Zero-Tolerance and Hate Campaigns
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The Hungarian government, in power for the past 15 years, has consistently scapegoated its issues onto marginalised groups, launching incessant…
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…
Regulating Cannabis Vapes in Brazil: A Matter of Health and Coherence
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The regulation of cannabis in Brazil is progressing rapidly. In a country where over 7.7% of the population has reported…
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…
Lisbon forced to close Safer Smoking Site Amid Funding Challenges
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One of Lisbon’s drug consumption rooms was forced to close their smoking room in January due to funding challenges, limiting…
Spain’s Decriminalisation: Decades of Quiet Innovation
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For over three decades, Spain has been a quiet leader in innovative drug policies. Aside from its globally known cannabis…