The Opioid Crisis That People Aren’t Talking About
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As opioid overdoses and deaths continue to spiral in many Western countries, three quarters of the world’s population face a…
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The Evolving State of Harm Reduction: New Challenges & Opportunities
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During a work trip to Bangkok a few weeks ago, I spoke to a colleague, Ignatius from Indonesia. “OST in…
Which is Delivered Faster: A Pizza or a Gram of Cocaine?
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As technology develops, it’s becoming increasingly expected that purchases made online or on the phone are delivered quickly – even…
Uganda Authorises Needle-Syringe Programme to Reduce HIV Spread
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The Ugandan Health Ministry has authorised the country’s first legal needle-syringe programme (NSP) – a harm reduction breakthrough in a…
Tanzanian Leaders Pledge Crackdown on Drug Trade, then Raid Village Farms and Imprison Low-Level Offenders
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Five months after an intensification of Tanzania's drug war, the harms of prohibition appear to be worsening in a country…
Countries Using Child Rights to Justify Executions for Drug Offences
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International child rights are being used by some countries to justify the execution of people for drug offences, despite this…
Tunisia Parliament Approves Slight Deviation from Repressive Drug Laws
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The Parliament of Tunisia has adopted an amendment to the national drug legislation which is set to reduce the number…
South Africa Health Experts Warn of Risk and Futility of Sharing Blood to Get High
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Medical experts in South Africa have issued stark health warnings to people engaging in “bluetoothing", whereby people inject the blood…
Tanzania Authorities Split Over Crackdown on People Who Use Drugs
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Tanzanian authorities claim to be intensifying their crack down on the illegal drug trade, but critics – including some in…
Tunisia Lawmakers Reconsidering “Draconian” Drug Law
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As the Tunisian parliament considers a legislative revision to the country’s notoriously strict drug law, human rights organisations are urging…
Interactive Map: International Drug Policy Developments of 2016
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2016 has been a momentous year for international drug policy. Evidence-based health-focused drug policies have been implemented or approved in…
The Arusha Declaration: East African Parliamentarians pushing for Harm Reduction services
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“We call for the scale-up, strengthening and funding of harm reduction services for people who use drugs across Eastern Africa,…