Election of São Paulo Mayor Threatens ‘Crackland’ Harm Reduction Programme
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São Paulo’s pioneering harm reduction programme for people who use crack cocaine faces an uncertain future following the recent election…
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Holding Space for the Unredeemed: Harm Reduction and Justice
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I spent last Friday in Chicago at the Midwest Harm Reduction Institute’s annual conference. The theme was Growing from Our…
Can Peru Bring Development the Country’s Notorious Coca-Growing Region?
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Peru’s president, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski (PPK), has proposed a new alternative development plan for the country’s main coca-growing region in…
Over 250 Legal Professionals Demand Drug Law Reform in Argentina
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Judges, prosecutors and public defenders from across Argentina have joined together to demand the government reform its drug laws by…
Living With An Opioid User: A Guide To Keeping Safe
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I am an opioid user who is currently not using. Hold the applause; this isn’t about my “triumph” or whatever…
Five American States Will Vote on Legalising Cannabis in November
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Along with the presidential election in November this year, millions of Americans will have the opportunity to repeal an important…
These Are the 5 US States Voting on Cannabis Legalisation This November
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Alongside the election of a new president in November, millions of Americans will have the opportunity to scale back a…
President Obama’s Track Record on Drug Policy
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President Obama has made great strides in healthcare reform for people who use drugs, but his approach to criminal justice…
Humane Welfare Program Reduces Crack use in Sao Paulo
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The Brazilian Crack User Support Program, With Open Arms, provides people with housing and jobs. This approach, applied to residents of the…
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on Drug Policy
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In this year’s US presidential election race, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have advocated differing approaches to the most significant…
Scientific Research into Illegal Drugs May Aid Policy Reform
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Recent medical research into MDMA, psilocybin, and LSD has improved understanding of their effects, and may aid progress towards policy…
Safer Injection Facilities: A Safe Place for People Who Inject Drugs
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Safer injection facilities (SIFs), also known as supervised injection facilities, exist in Switzerland, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway, Canada, Australia, Luxembourg…