Rhodes. et al. shine a light on the criminalised coca trade through the lens of ‘ecological harm reduction’, inviting reflection on practices of care for humans, other living things, and environments, in contexts of structural violence.
The WHO undertook to ensure that the review would not be delayed and Bolivia's Vice-resident stressed the importance of a comprehensive process, including due attention to traditional uses.
Prevention and criminalisation of the distribution of safer smoking kits leave stimulant users to devise their own creative solutions, which can lead to entirely avoidable health problems.
Bolivia requests a critical review of the coca leaf, arguing the current classification goes against scientific evidence and infringes rights - particularly of Indigenous peoples.
Safe drug consumption spaces prevent drug overdose deaths and reduce the risk of disease transmission, yet political and bureaucratic hurdles are continuing to delay the implementation of the first supervised injection site in Dublin.
Opposition to the distribution of hygienic drug use equipment speaks of widespread ignorance and stigma, as this harm reduction strategy reduces associated health risks and costs, and promotes engagement with support services.
WOLA discusses the coca market crisis in Colombia, exploring its many potential causes and urging authorities to seize the opportunity to provide aid, improved civilian governance and avenues for economic development.
As momentum for drug policy reform grows in Colombia, the growers of northern Cauca insist on a clear demand: that profits from legal regulation do not go to armed groups or big business, but to the growers themselves.
Falling prices have plunged thousands of coca-growing families into hardship, underscoring the need for sustainable solutions to rural communities' precarious dependence on this unstable illicit market.
