Ending criminalisation for simple drug possession will not solve the drug deaths catastrophe —a result of prohibition and systemic oppression, yet it is an essential step in the right direction.
Friedman et al. call for expansion of interventions that do not only target overdose death rates but also social inequalities that place minoritised communities at the disadvantage in receiving care
Michaud et al. analyse public discourse surrounding safer supply, highlighting potential implications of moral panic for people who use drugs and healthcare access.
US: Re-criminalisation of possession of drugs marks a major U-turn for Oregon, but offers an opportunity for drug policy reformists to address misunderstandings and misinformation about decriminalisation.
Uneven progress has been seen in deaths among people with HIV, as people who inject drugs, women and the most marginalised in society continue to face vulnerability to premature death.
Action for Safer Supply empower Canadian communities to address the toxic drug overdose crisis through key steps, including staying informed, demanding access, policy level advocacy and information sharing.
Despite expungement, equity licensing and reduced police violence, New York's regulatory system faces tensions between commercialisation and enforcement.
The HIV Legal Network provides recommendations on creating a safe and trusting environment through provision of staff training, promotion of knowledge exchange between staff and participants, and centering on people's lived experiences.