The conference aimed to create a space for reflection, debate and analysis of the existing drug policy in Macedonia and the impact that it has on the health system, social policy, the economy, security and the lives of Macedonians.
While national HIV prevalence is low, a higher burden of HIV is found among key populations and in certain geographic areas, such as urban settings and in the Papua provinces.
If the parliament passes the new code, anyone caught smoking, or even possessing, a single marijuana cigarette will be liable to a term of 1 to 6 years' imprisonment.
Public discussion of cannabis legalisation has leaped to a new high in Austria after the neoliberal newcomer in parliament, the Neos party, has voted to push the issue at its annual general meeting.