4 May 2021Spain’s (second to) last ayahuasca trialSpanish courts agreed that, even in substantial amounts, ayahuasca cannot be considered to pose a risk of significant damage to public health.
6 May 2021Strengthening and sustaining peer work interventions for people who use drugs and sex workersA video summarising discussions and recommendations from a multi-stakeholder consultation on the value of peer work.
8 May 2021The “Vancouver Model” of decriminalization will set a dangerous precedent for drug users across CanadaVANDU criticises a model that side-lines the knowledge and experiences of those whom the initiative purports to serve.
8 May 2021Legalisation of cannabis in 3 US states: New York, Virginia, New MexicoProgressive changes include pardons for past minor offenses and funds for communities specifically targeted by law enforcement.
8 May 2021Should dying cancer patients suffer from undertreated pain because of 'concerns regarding addiction'?Two recent studies show how heavy-handed efforts to reduce opioid prescriptions undermine medical care.
8 May 2021Reducing the stigma of substance use in the PhilippinesStigma hinders people’s capacity to seek out treatment, further exacerbating harms.
8 May 2021‘A disgrace’: Ice inquiry commissioner accuses New South Wales government of ignoring calls for reformThe state government rejected five key recommendations relating to decriminalisation and harm reduction without any further analysis.
8 May 2021Myanmar general's speech at UN drug policy conference draws outrageLt-Gen Than Hlaing's appearance at the 64th CND session drew controversy due to his staging of a coup which has claimed hundreds of lives.
10 May 2021UK to slash funding for the global HIV response, including cutting UNAIDS’ funding by more than 80%The cuts jeopardise HIV responses at larg, including harm reduction, at a time of dire and increasing need in relation to the COVID-19 emergency.
10 May 2021Designing more equitable legal cannabis marketsFacilitating access for communities disproportionately targeted by punitive drug policies should be a priority in devising regulation initiatives.
10 May 2021Why drugs should be not only decriminalised, but fully legalisedThe war on drugs has achieved the exact opposite of its stated aims.
10 May 2021Conclusions from the regional meeting 'Children who use drugs'Despite increasing need, health services are not keeping up with the need for adequate responses.