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1 August 2007

Policing Harm

This article by Jamie Bridge describes the impact that policing practice can have on harm reduction approaches - as well as the efforts that have been made to engage law enforcement personnel in harm reduction interventions and training.
1 August 2007

The Ultimate Price

This article by Rick Lines describes the global situation regarding the death penalty for drug-related offences.
1 August 2007

The Works Party Comedown

This article by Jamie Bridge describes some of the issues and problems facing needle exchange services and staff in the UK.
1 August 2007

TNI Red Pepper - Opium Jihad

With Afghanistan now responsible for more than 90 per cent of the world's opium production, there is massive international pressure for repressive policies.
1 August 2007

Beckley Report Number 12 - Prisons and Drugs

The latest report from the Beckley Foundation Drug Policy Programme describes the high rates of drug problems in all prison systems, summarises the current state of global knowledge and research evidence, and provides a guide for policymakers on how to develop effective policies and programmes in this area.
6 April 2007

5 years after: Portugal's drug decriminalisation policy shows positive results

In the face of a growing number of deaths and cases of HIV linked to drug abuse, the Portuguese government in 2001 tried a new tack to get a handle on the problem—it decriminalized the use and possession of heroin, cocaine, marijuana, LSD and other illicit street drugs. The theory: focusing on treatment and prevention instead of jailing users would decrease the number of deaths and infections.