This paper aims to set out some of the policy and public health issues raised by the appearance of a wide range of emergent psychoactive substances of diverse origin, effect and risk profile (commonly referred to as ‘legal highs’)
This report examines conditions in the Somsanga Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, which has received a decade of international support from the United States, the United Nations, and other donors.
By pooling UK data the study showed that opiate substitute treatment (in Britain, mainly using methadone) and high coverage needle and syringe programme participation can reduce the transmission of hepatitis C among injectors.
The main purpose of the Italian drug law aims at penalising, punishing and deterring young consumers of drugs, without giving the right importance to rehabilitation. A comparison between Italian and Portuguese legislation clearly shows that drug prohibition only is not a solution.
Os membros da comissão adotaram quatro princípios fundamentais que devem guiar as estratégias e políticas nacionais e internacionais sobre drogas e formularam onze recomendações para a ação.
Члены Комиссии договорились о четырех основных принципах, которые должны лечь в основу национальной и международной политики и стратегии в отношении наркотиков, и приняли одиннадцать рекомендаций относительно дальнейших действий.
In this guidance report, the ECDC and the EMCDDA explore good public health practices that can support effective policies to reduce infections among people who use drugs.
The UK Drug Policy Commission released a report of its findings from a survey of English police forces on the impacts of budget cuts on drug-related policing activities.
This TNI briefing paper sheds light on the methamphetamine market in Southeast Asia and China, including patterns of supply and use. It highlights the urgent need for donors and governments to introduce effective harm reduction measures aimed at ATS users.
The 2011 Afghan Opium Survey reports an increase in opium production and prices, and sustained high rates of opiate consumption and HIV prevalence amongst injecting drug users in Afghanistan.