19 May 2016Asia's war on drugsSome Asian countries are dropping punitive approaches in favor of a health-centred approach, but substantial gaps remain.
19 May 2016Will Canada’s ruling on drug sentences set the stage for further reforms?The end of mandatory minimum sentences is an opportunity for the federal government to undo Canada’s punitive arsenal of harmful drug laws.
20 May 2016What the new Irish government says about drugsOf particular relevance, the Programme includes the commitment to boost harm reduction interventions through the establishment of safer consumption sites.
23 May 2016UN General Assembly on drugs: The beginning of a change in the drug war paradigmThe UNGASS illustrates growing divisions in the "drug war" model as more states speak up in opposition to ineffective, punitive policies.
23 May 2016Much ado about nothing? The Global Commission on Drug Policy assessment of UNGASSThe international community chose to maintain a status quo that has shown no measurable progress in securing the health and welfare of individuals.
23 May 2016No more money for our needlesOrganisations encounter difficulties to maintain harm reduction services in Indonesia.
23 May 2016Let us live and save our loved onesThis Drug Reporter video highlights the struggle of Dorota Gudaniec to make medical cannabis legal in Poland.
26 May 2016Illinois lawmakers pass marijuana decriminalisation billThe Illinois House passed a bill decriminalising the possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis with a 64-50 vote on Wednesday.