The thematic discussion will be on the subject of "Comprehensive and integrated crime prevention strategies: public participation, social policies and education in support of the rule of law".
The congress will provide the opportunity for delegates to discuss advances in the field of palliative care, to debate how access is developing globally, to assess the integration of palliative care across healthcare systems and ultimately to affirm, change and develop our multi-professional practice.
This year's key themes include: Balancing control and welfare in drug policies, diversity in drug policy, contextualising drug policy, cannabis policies, and drug supply and supply side interventions.
Addictions including drugs, alcohol, pornography, gambling, sex, gaming and hoarding will be discussed – as well as the various forms of treatment and paths to recovery.
Held once every two years, the International Harm Reduction Conference has become the global focal point for knowledge-sharing, networking and promoting best practice in the field of harm reduction.
This symposium will bring together a diverse range of stakeholders, policymakers and experts to propose pragmatic policy changes to reduce drug-related harms and improve prison outcomes.
At Psychedelic Science 2017, the international scientific community will come together to share and discover new research into the benefits and risks of psychedelics and related compounds.
This four day conference, organised by The Eurasian Harm Reduction Network (EHRN) will serve as a regional discussion platform in advance to the 25th International Harm Reduction Conference in Montreal in 2017, and to the 22th International AIDS Conference in 2018.
Recent decisions by the Canadian government concerning harm reduction, opioids, cannabis, and sentencing are signalling a new approach to managing illicit drug use in Canada.