Publications from IDPC Members

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6 December 2016

Understanding the patterns of use, motives, and harms of new psychoactive substances in Scotland

This report examines the rising use of NPS in Scotland within five at-risk groups: young people, people with mental health concerns, people affected by homelessness, PWID and MSM.

23 November 2016

The Berlin hepatitis C manifesto: Access to prevention, testing, treatment and care for people who use drug

This paper aims to clarify the discourse on hepatitis in order to prevent disease, save lives and work towards eventual hepatitis elimination.

22 November 2016

Women, drug policy, and imprisonment: A guide for reforming policy in Colombia

The Guide applies a gender perspective to drug policy for Colombia, exploring the differentiated impact of imprisonment and suggesting recommendations for change.

15 November 2016

Bolivia prison report: marginal progress and unwieldly challenges

Prison reform under the MAS government confronts serious hurdles but has demonstrated a commitment to confront institutional problems in the judiciary, police, and prison systems through varied initiatives.

15 November 2016

Time for safer injecting rooms in Britain?

Drug and Alcohol Findings argues that evidence is stacked in favour of drug consumption rooms as an effective strategy for tackling public injecting and the harms associated with it.

14 November 2016

Getting regulation right: assessing Uruguay’s historic cannabis initiative

A look at the implementation of Uruguay’s law so far reveals some apparent early obstacles that policymakers should consider if the measure is to achieve its intended aims.

13 November 2016

Tina and slamming - MSM, crystal methamphetamine and IV drug use in a sexual setting

Mainline and Soa Aids examine the use of methamphetamine and IV drug culture amongst men who have sex with men in a sexual setting.

9 November 2016

Gender equality in harm reduction services

MENHARA has released a guide for MENA countries to include a gender perspective and promote equality and human rights for women and girls in their harm reduction programs.

9 November 2016

Joint Statement of Romanian Civil Society Organizations in advance to the Thirty Sixth Meeting of the Global Fund Board

At the risk of an HIV/AIDS epidemic resurgence, Romanian Civil Society Organizations urge Global Fund to Fight AIDS to maintain funding allocation.

4 November 2016

How to regulate cannabis: A practical guide

Transform release the second edition of their guide to regulating legal markets for the non-medical use of cannabis. It is for policy makers, drug policy reform advocates and affected communities all over the world.

4 November 2016

The global forum of producers of prohibited plants (GFPPP)

The voices of affected communities involved in the cultivation of prohibited plants are lacking in the global debate on drug policy reform in general and were at risk of being excluded from the UNGASS 2016. This report presents the discussions at the GFPPP.

31 October 2016

Students for Sensible Drug Policy annual report 2015-2016

Students for Sensible Drug Policy give a roundup of the past year including events held, comments on UNGASS and drug policy changes enacted in universities in the US and around the world.