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25 September 2014

Drug policy reform getting closer in Chile

The two bills aim to legalize the growth of cannabis when its intended to be used for medicinal purposes together with the depenalisation of its use, not only for medicinal purposes but also for recreational ones.
25 September 2014

Innovative drug treatment programme for prisoners in Moldova

The prevalence of HIV in prison populations has been estimated to be up to 10 times higher than in the general population according to a new UNAIDS report. Prisons in Moldova have implemented an innovative programme and are helping prisoners to get a new lease on life.
24 September 2014

Drug deaths in the UK

Deaths occur most commonly in people in their 30s, who are dependent, tolerant, long-term injecting users, and so purity variations would not greatly impact this group of people.