North America

US President Nixon launched the "war on drugs" in the 1970s. Today, incarceration, social marginalisation and drug-related deaths have led North America to rethink this strategy. However, although positive developments are happening locally in the fields of harm reduction, alternatives to incarceration, new drug law enforcement approaches and cannabis regulation, the US and Canadian federal governments remain resistant to drug policy reform.

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Joint pain relief: elderly turning to cannabis as treatment option

Cannabis finds a larger market in the elderly looking for ways to cure various aches and pains through marijuana as an option.

News Alerts 3 days, 11 hours ago

Opioid crisis: this doctor’s street-level views could change the course of the epidemic in the United States

In addition to collective quantitative data and statistics, researchers in the United States are now multi-disciplinary aspects such as field work in their attempts to solve and eradicate the opioid crisis in the United States.

News Alerts 4 days, 10 hours ago

Amid congressional action on opioid epidemic, Congresswoman Watson Coleman introduces resolution acknowledging the failures of the war on drugs

U.S. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman put forth a resolution that includes a formal apology from Congress for the failure and destruction the war on drugs has caused, specifically to people of color, and additionally proclaims that future drug policy should be based on health evidence.

News Alerts 4 days, 11 hours ago

United states: Women, prison, and the drug war

The DPA explores how drug law enforcement disproportionately targets minority groups, specifically focusing on how it affects women, over men in the United States.

Publications 6 days, 8 hours ago

Trump says he’s likely to back marijuana bill, in apparent break with sessions

Donald Trump indicates a change in stance on Marijuana, suggesting the end of the federal ban on the drug.

News Alerts 6 days, 13 hours ago

Addiction, trauma, and resilience in LGBTQ people’s lives: my experience as an integrated behavioral health services provider

Frank Busconi documents his work and time as a care provider for those in the LGBTQ+ community who struggle with addiction as he stresses the importance of Motivational Interviewing in order to form a bond with patients and provide low barrier avenues of assistance.

News Alerts 6 days, 13 hours ago

The abuse potential of medical psilocybin according to the 8 factors of the Controlled Substances Act in the United States

This paper highlights the inadequacy of pbisilocyn's scheduling in the United States, pointing at its relatively low potential for abuse and substantial therapeutic potential.

Publications June 6, 2018

Human rights complaint alleges lack of harm-reduction programs puts Canadian inmates at risk of overdose

Canadian prisoner advocates argue that limited treatment services in prison imperil prisoners' health before and after release.

News Alerts June 5, 2018

Senate committee supports amending cannabis bill to let provinces ban homegrown pot

The Senate Committee refused an amendment by the Conservatives to ban home growing; a decision now left to the discretion of provincial authorities.

News Alerts June 4, 2018

Should Canada "start low and go slow" when it comes to cannabis potency?

RAND Corporation argues THC content should be a key determinant of cannabis policy in a regulated market.

Publications June 4, 2018

Why decriminalize? Decriminalizing simple posession of drugs: A public forum

7 June 2018

Vancouver, Canada

A panel discussion to exchange on the removal of criminal sanctions for the simple possession of drugs.

Events 31 May 2018

Overdose 101: New York inmates trained to use opioid antidote kit

State program in New York expands access to naloxone by teaching prisoners how to use lifesaving antidote with aim that on release they will be used to stem opioid overdose deaths.

News Alerts May 22, 2018

Advocates welcome major change concessions in government of Canada's prison needle exchange announcement

Canadian government reveals plans to implement two prison needle exchange programs after years of campaigning by advocates.

News Alerts May 22, 2018

Overdose prevention in New York City: Supervised injection as a strategy to reduce opioid overdose and public injection

Findings suggest that piloting four sites could prevent up to 130 overdose deaths and save up to $7 million annually while connecting individuals at risk of overdose to a host of harm reduction, drug treatment, and health care services.

Publications May 10, 2018

New York aims to launch safe injection sites to fight opioid abuse

The Mayor acknowledged that a rigorous review of similar initiatives and their positive impact had motivated the move.

News Alerts May 8, 2018

In bid to intimidate Canada on cannabis regulation, INCB is reckless and wrong

Adapting the UN drug control system to modern realities is long overdue, and if the Board wants to protect the useful elements of the current system, the only option is to facilitate change, through honest discussion and valid guidance.

INCBPost May 8, 2018

In bid to intimidate Canada on cannabis regulation, INCB is reckless and wrong

News Alerts May 7, 2018

INCB should exert caution in presenting data on cannabis regulation

The INCB has a duty to ensure its contribution to debates on drug control remains balanced and rigorous.

INCBPost May 6, 2018

INCB should exert caution in presenting data on cannabis regulation

The INCB has a duty to ensure its contribution to debates on drug control remains balanced and rigorous.

Blog Posts May 6, 2018

By Ann FordhamExecutive Director

The global pain crisis: Narrowing the gap in access to palliative care

Globally, over 5.5 billion people—75 percent of the world’s population—have limited or no access to adequate pain relief.

News Alerts May 3, 2018

International Drug Policy Consortium

North America

Joint pain relief: elderly turning to cannabis as treatment option

Opioid crisis: this doctor’s street-level views could change the course of the epidemic in the United States

Amid congressional action on opioid epidemic, Congresswoman Watson Coleman introduces resolution acknowledging the failures of the war on drugs

United states: Women, prison, and the drug war

Trump says he’s likely to back marijuana bill, in apparent break with sessions

Addiction, trauma, and resilience in LGBTQ people’s lives: my experience as an integrated behavioral health services provider

The abuse potential of medical psilocybin according to the 8 factors of the Controlled Substances Act in the United States

Human rights complaint alleges lack of harm-reduction programs puts Canadian inmates at risk of overdose

Senate committee supports amending cannabis bill to let provinces ban homegrown pot

Should Canada "start low and go slow" when it comes to cannabis potency?

Why decriminalize? Decriminalizing simple posession of drugs: A public forum

Overdose 101: New York inmates trained to use opioid antidote kit

Advocates welcome major change concessions in government of Canada's prison needle exchange announcement

Overdose prevention in New York City: Supervised injection as a strategy to reduce opioid overdose and public injection

New York aims to launch safe injection sites to fight opioid abuse

In bid to intimidate Canada on cannabis regulation, INCB is reckless and wrong

In bid to intimidate Canada on cannabis regulation, INCB is reckless and wrong

INCB should exert caution in presenting data on cannabis regulation

INCB should exert caution in presenting data on cannabis regulation

The global pain crisis: Narrowing the gap in access to palliative care

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