Human Right centres and drugs users in India demanded to the Government standards for evidence-based, voluntary treatment for drug dependence, monitor centres and more government facilities to manage drug addiction.
The District of Columbia Mayor signed the Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention Amendment Act of 2012, which provides limited legal protection for those who witness or experience a drug overdose and summon medical assistance.
Methamphetamine remains "the top illicit drug threat" in East and South-East Asia, according to a new UNODC report, the 2012 Patterns and Trends of Amphetamine-Type Stimulants and Other Drugs, Asia and the Pacific.
Busted: You Have The Right NOT To Remain Silent is a documentary project that aims to contribute to the international debate about drug policies and drug law reform. They are launching a raising campaign via crowdfounding to support the film.
In Eurasia, where the primary mode of HIV transmission is injection drug use, new HIV infections among young women are increasing steadily and faster than among young men.
Youth RISE co-faciliated a UNESCO internal workshop on young key affected populations, training staff on young people who use drugs, harm reduction and drug policy reform.
This newsletter provides updates on the drug policy and harm reduction situation in Serbia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Drug dependency is a growing problem in Thailand and Southeast Asia. The UN must continue working to reduce dependence and treat those dependent on harmful drugs with dignity and respecting their right to health.
The doctors’ voice has been lacking in the debate for too long and believe doctors are in a particularly strong position to advocate for much-needed change.
After a wide-ranging and in-depth inquiry lasting a year and examining all areas of UK drug policy, the UK Home Affairs Committee has called for a Royal Commission on the issue.
The Drugs, Security and Democracy programme provides support for research across a variety of disciplines to create a network of scholars interested in developing alternative approaches to drug policy.