Saving lives in the time of COVID-19 - Case study of harm reduction, homelessness and drug use in Dublin, Ireland

The Ana Liffey Drug Project and the LSE shed light on the positive impact of pragmatic, comprehensive and tailored responses to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for people in situations of vulnerability.

Publications 9 luglio 2020English

Drug courts are not the solution to Ireland's drug problem - Senator Lynn Ruane

Addressing complex health and social challenges is not the competence of judges, says independent senator.

News Alerts 3 gennaio 2020English

Behind the United States' bogus war on Taliban drug labs

The US's bombing campaign has had significant financial and human costs, with little to no impact on the size of the drug market.

News Alerts 24 settembre 2019English

New US airstrikes obscure a dramatic development in the Afghan drugs industry – the proliferation of low cost methamphetamine

As the US continues its futile laboratory bombing campaign, a growing methamphetamine market flourishes in Afghanistan and its vicinity.

News Alerts 3 giugno 2019English

Drug problem or medicrime? Distribution and use of falsified tramadol medication in Egypt and West Africa

In this publication it is argued that ensured availability of medical practices can be established if authorities are willing to work with all stakeholders including the international community.

Publications 6 febbraio 2019English

Rethinking drug courts: International experiences of a US policy export

The LSE IDPU argue question the effectiveness of drug courts courts, proposing instead a direction that aims to divert individuals involved with drugs, from the criminal justice system.

Publications 6 febbraio 2019English

Drug policies beyond the War on Drugs?

15 febbraio 2017

London, England

The London School of Economics asks how research can impact government policy as countries examine new ways of managing drug issues beyond the problematic and simplistic model of the 'war on drugs'.

Events 10 febbraio 2017English

LSD IDEAS and GIZ GPDPD launch pilot 'Innovation lab on drug policies and human development'

The partnership aims to bridge the gap between research and practice in the field of drugs.

News Alerts 16 settembre 2016English

Are British Police Wasted on Drugs?

29 settembre 2016

London, United Kingdom

Experts on drug control from the worlds of science, media, economics, policy and law enforcement will discuss what goes on behind the scenes of British drug control policy-making, and where the future may take us.

Events 7 settembre 2016English

LSE-UCT: Managing drugs, illicit markets and global public health - Summer course

27 giugno - 8 luglio 2016

Cape Town, South Africa

This course introduces students to a number of complex issues that relate to the management of global drug control, addressing the primary societal impacts of illicit markets and organised crime, and the current global framework for countering them.

Events 30 marzo 2016English

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