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1 August 2012
International Overdose Awareness Day

International Overdose Awareness Day

Celebrated around the world, International Overdose Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of drug overdose and eradicate the stigma attached to drug use
1 August 2012
The case for coherent policy on marijuana in Uruguay

The case for coherent policy on marijuana in Uruguay

In Uruguay, the consumption of drugs, including marijuana, is not punishable with prison time. Paradoxically, the cultivation of marijuana for personal consumption is a crime, as is the purchase of marijuana.
2 August 2012
U.S. guns: The awful, shocking truth

U.S. guns: The awful, shocking truth

The use of an AR-15-type rifle in the tragedy in Colorado has caused many to question whether it makes sense to allow the purchase of military-style assault rifles
3 August 2012
Pharma greed kills

Pharma greed kills

Activists at the International AIDS Conference disrupt a session sponsored by the pharmaceutical giant, Roche - why did they take action? Watch the HCLU's movie and learn more!
6 August 2012
On drugs and democracy

On drugs and democracy

Insights on the global drug problem and the instructive American experience of Prohibition.
7 August 2012
Iran: Overturn death sentence for drugs offence

Iran: Overturn death sentence for drugs offence

The Iranian authorities must urgently overturn the death sentence for a shop worker who was tried unfairly on drugs-related charges, Amnesty International said, amid fears his execution is imminent.
8 August 2012
Support, don’t punish: Our youth

Support, don’t punish: Our youth

The emerging discourse on drug policy reform needs to incorporate the experiences of young people who use drugs – because, for too long, the rhetoric has not reflected their reality.