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Disaster capitalism and the drug War: An evening with Antony Loewenstein

Disaster capitalism and the drug War: An evening with Antony Loewenstein

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
8 April 2018
An Evening with Antony Loewenstein 6.30 -7pm: Arrival 7pm till 8pm: Screening of Disaster Capitalism a film that exposes the people and corporations making a fortune from misery and those resisting it globally. 8pm 9pm: Q&A with Antony on the film and his new book on the 'war on drugs' which features the often silent voices against the brutal drug war and how human rights are abused when it continues indefinitely. 9pm -9.30pm: Book signing Antony will be in the North East conducting research for his latest book and will be collecting stories and accounts from communities most affected and the people who are actively creating innovative solutions and policy change. Recovering Justice are delighted to be hosting this one off event with Austrailan filmmaker, journalist and activist Antony Loewenstein He has written for the BBC, the Nation, Huffington Post and Haaretz, He is the author of My Israel Question, The Blogging Revolution and Profits of Doom: How Vulture Capitalism is Swallowing the World, He is the author of “Disaster Capitalism: Making A Killing Out Of Catastrophe” and writer/co-producer of the documentary, Disaster Capitalism. His website is here. Follow him on twitter @antloewenstein Tickets We are charging a ticket price only to cover costs. We have a pay it forward scheme: if you can afford buy an extra ticket for someone, and if you cannot afford a ticket contact us directly
Public meeting for patient-focused drug development on opioid use disorder (OUD)

Public meeting for patient-focused drug development on opioid use disorder (OUD)

Maryland, United States
17 April 2018
The US Food and Drug Administration is inviting patients to share the effects of OUD on their health and well-being that have the greatest impact on daily life, their experience using prescription medical treatments and other treatments or therapies for OUD, and challenges or barriers to accessing or using medical treatments for OUD.
5th International Conference on Behavioral Addictions

5th International Conference on Behavioral Addictions

Cologne, Germany
22 April 2018 - 24 April 2018
This conference will provide a unique opportunity to share scientific knowledge on non-substance related addictions ranging from genetic and neurobiological research to psychological and clinical approaches in epidemiological, sociological and anthropological fields.

63th Session: Inter-American drug abuse control commission

Ciudad de México, México
24 April 2018 - 26 April 2018
The Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) is the Western Hemisphere's policy forum for dealing with the drug problem. The CICAD Executive Secretariat supports the Commission by strengthening the human and institutional capabilities and channeling the collective efforts of its member states to reduce the production, trafficking and use of illegal drugs. The Hemispheric Drug Strategy, approved in May 2010, expresses the firm commitment of member states to deal with the consequences of the drug trade, which pose a growing threat to health, economic development, social cohesion, and the rule of law.
Support. Don't Punish communications training workshop in Asia

Support. Don't Punish communications training workshop in Asia

Bangkok, Thailand
29 April 2018 - 2 May 2018
The key objective of the training is to strengthen the skills and competences of civil society partners in Asia to deploy communication strategies and technologies for the advancement of their harm reduction and drug policy reform advocacy, and the reach of the Support. Don’t Punish campaign.