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Dec 5, 2017

As Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte orders police to resume their involvement in the country’s drug war, a prominent Supreme Court…

Drug Policy Other Drugs

UK Ketamine Treatment Access Hindered by Drug Laws

Dec 5, 2017

The benefits of clinically-administered ketamine for certain mental health issues have become increasingly prominent over the past decade, with neuroscientists…

Cannabis Use Decriminalised in Georgia, Following Court Ruling

Dec 1, 2017

The use of cannabis will no longer be considered a criminal offence in Georgia, following a ruling by the country’s…

Drug Trafficking Other Drugs

Конституционный Суд Грузии декриминализовал употребление каннабиса

Anastasia Bezverkha

Nov 30, 2017

30 ноября Конституционный суд Грузии удовлетворил иск оппозиционной партии «Гирчи» и упразднил уголовное наказание за употребление марихуаны. Согласно решению суда,…

Report Shows Most Influential Countries in European Darknet Drug Trade

Drug Harm Reduction Drugs & Gender

Nov 29, 2017

A newly-published report has shed light on the murky world of online drug sales in Europe, including the large role…

Женщины, употребляющие наркотики, объединяются для защиты своих прав

Anastasia Bezverkha

Nov 28, 2017

Женщины, употребляющие наркотики, живущие в регионе ВЕЦА, объединяются в инициативные группы, как на страновом, так и на региональном уровне. 24…

Coca & Cocaine Drug Trafficking

Colombia Trafficker Links Costa Rica Business, Officials to Drug Trade

Drug Harm Reduction Drug Policy

Nov 28, 2017

An alleged coordinator of a drug trafficking network in Colombia claimed that transnational criminal groups operate in Costa Rica alongside…

Theresa May Calls for Continued “War against Drugs”, Despite Her Own Research Indicating its Failure

Nov 23, 2017

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has vowed to continue fighting the country’s war on drugs, despite the approach having contributed…

Berlin Has Acknowledged the Futility of Fighting Cannabis Use – What Comes Next?

Cannabis Drug Policy Personal Stories

Nov 21, 2017

In October 2017, authorities in Berlin repealed their zero tolerance policy towards cannabis possession in a city park – bringing…

Растение для лечения: украинские пациентки требуют доступа к медицинской конопле

Anastasia Bezverkha

Nov 20, 2017

Пациентское сообщество онкобольных женщин из Украины требует доступа к медицинскому каннабису, запустив в интернете кампанию «Растение для лечения». Портал TalkingDrugs пообщался…

Drug Harm Reduction Drug Policy

The Evolving State of Harm Reduction: New Challenges & Opportunities

Nov 15, 2017

During a work trip to Bangkok a few weeks ago, I spoke to a colleague, Ignatius from Indonesia. “OST in…

Lithuania Takes First Step towards Medical Cannabis