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News21 April 2024

Re-criminalisation of drug use in Oregon, United States

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.

Publications1 April 2024

EU drug markets analysis 2024: key insights for policy and practice

EMCDDA and Europol raise concerns on the threats of highly potent synthetic substances and the need to invest in harm reduction approaches, as one of the policy options to address the drug situation in Europe.

News10 March 2024

Minor drug seizures by Vancouver Police increased after 'decriminalization,' data indicates

By waiving seizure only in a limited type of cases, B.C.'s exemption falls short from expectations.

Blog7 March 2024

Backpedalling on progress: Understanding Oregon’s U-turn on drug decriminalisation

Despite budding success, Oregon's perfectible form of drug decriminalisation was torpedoed and dismantled following campaign of misinformation —offering valuable lessons for the reform movement.

Blog20 February 2024

Uganda's new Narcotics Law will undermine access to healthcare for people who use drugs

Like the draconian 'Anti-Homosexuality' law before it, the new Narcotics Law endangers public health by further criminalising people who use drugs, pushing them into the margins and hindering access to health.

IDPC in the Media31 January 2024

Ghana: Law students urged to guard against inimical drug policies, legislations

Ghana News Agency Thumb: POS Foundation

News31 January 2024

Ghana: Law students urged to guard against inimical drug policies

The event acknowledged drug policies' harms on the youth and marginalised people, urging to prioritise support over punishment.

News25 January 2024

Canada: Outpouring of solidarity as BC prosecutors push back DULF case

Solidarity actions have taken place across the globe in solidarity with the Drug User Liberation Front and its quest to save lives through a safe supply of opioids.

News25 January 2024

Uganda: Dear Mr President, here’s my appeal to resist signing the Narcotic bill

Activists regret the bill's perpetuation of criminalisation and lack of due attention to health and human rights.

News27 December 2023

Canada: Net-widening the 'war on drugs'

Expanding the criminalisation of fentanyl by targeting its precursors will expand the harms of an unregulated drug supply.

Publications23 November 2023

HIV, hepatitis & drug policy reform

The Global Commission on Drug Policy calls for an end to the criminalisation and neglect experienced by people who use drugs and fueling these global pandemics, urging for the scale-up of services and recognition of community leadership.

News16 October 2023

Australia: NSW on-the-spot fines for drug use and possession a 'double-edged sword', expert says

While providing an avenue for non-criminalisation for first- and second-time possession offences, the hefty fines risk perpetuating the involvement of people who use drugs with the criminal legal system, particularly those most vulnerable.

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