France, Race and Drugs: An Overview
Fabrice Olivet is a long-time activist for drug policy reform. Since 1996, he has led the association ASUD (Auto Support des Usagers de Drogues), an association approved by the State to…
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In Latin American media, the tragedy of the opioid crisis and fentanyl in the United States is understood through such…
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…
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In mid-June of this year, Mexican armed forces destroyed 14 armoured vehicles belonging to drug trafficking groups. These armoured vehicles,…
Defining Recovery Beyond Sobriety
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A note before I begin: recovery is a personal and loaded concept. This essay isn’t intended to be a definite…
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…
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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…
Brain Boosters Unleashed: Cognitive Enhancers Use Among University Students
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In today’s highly competitive academic landscape, an increasing number of Western university students turn to cognitive enhancers such as Ritalin…