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…
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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…
Can Cities Lead the Way in Drug Policy Reform?
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From trialling pill-testing to piloting cannabis regulation, cities across the world are increasingly taking the lead in drug policy reform,…
“More Than a Clinic”: Views of People Injecting Drugs on DCRs in the UK
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Often, the discussion of whether drug consumption rooms (DCRs) should open or not are left to policymakers, leading to political…
HIT Conference 2024: Resisting the State and Keeping Communities Alive
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In a red brick bar, aptly named ‘Revolución de Cuba’, in Liverpool, the speakers of the HIT conference shared drinks…
How Much Naloxone Is Too Much Naloxone?
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With the opioid crisis raging throughout North America and deteriorating across Europe, a variety of interventions have been deployed to…
Growing A Harm Reduction Network in Rwanda
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Drug use has been a feature of political rhetoric in Rwanda for years. President Kagame has stated in the past…