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20 September 2010

Drug laws around the world

Drug laws vary widely from country to country. Some nations embrace various elements of a harm reduction approach, in which drug policies are set and evaluated with the goal of reducing the harm of drugs and drug policies. A few nations (most notably Portugal) are even exploring a post-prohibition model by decriminalizing drugs.
19 September 2010
IDPC Briefing Paper - Drug control and its consequences in Rio de Janeiro

IDPC Briefing Paper - Drug control and its consequences in Rio de Janeiro

This article presents the challenges of responding to the illicit drug market in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, highlighting the characteristics and dynamics of the markets, the impacts of the current drug policy approach on the scale of the market, and its implications for the human rights and security of affected populations, in particular the favela residents.
14 September 2010

Guida alla Politica sulla Droga dell’IDPC

It is increasingly clear that the ‘war on drugs’ is not succeeding in eradicating the drugs problem. There are a growing number of policy options available to address drug-related harms. Politicians therefore face the challenge of defining a set of policies that are appropriate for the situation in their country. The IDPC Guide brings together global evidence and best practice to assist national policy makers in the design and implementation of drug policies.
14 September 2010

IDPC Drug Policy Guide

It is increasingly clear that the ‘war on drugs’ is not succeeding in eradicating the drugs problem. There are a growing number of policy options available to address drug-related harms. Politicians therefore face the challenge of defining a set of policies that are appropriate for the situation in their country. The IDPC Guide brings together global evidence and best practice to assist national policy makers in the design and implementation of drug policies.
8 September 2010

WHO Report on people who inject drugs in the South-East Asia Region

An assessment of the current situation of HIV and injecting drugs and national responses has been undertaken by the WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia. HIV prevalence among PWID is frequently above 20-25% and has remained consistently high. High-risk behaviour by PWID, such as sharing of contaminated needles and syringes, has become a major determining factor in the course of the HIV epidemic.
25 August 2010

IDPC Briefing Paper – Cannabis in Mexico: an open debate

The recent declaration by Mexican president Felipe Calderón on cannabis legalisation has sparked new discussions on illicit drugs in the country. However, the drugs debate is not a new topic for the Mexican political agenda. This document presents a general overview and analysis of the cannabis debate in Mexico.