Results 1 to 20 of 348.

South Africa decriminalises personal cannabis use and cultivation

The Court chose not to define a threshold quantity, which it considers should be the role of the Parliament.

News Alerts October 1, 2018

NACADA-ISSUP International conference on drug demand reduction

10 - 14 December 2018

Nairobi, Kenya

The annual ISSUP Workshop allows non-members to engage with and join ISSUP, while giving members the opportunity to network and build collaborations.

Events 28 September 2018

Media reporting on substance use: Magnifying or reducing the harm?

Several researches concluded that there was no causal effect between substance abuse and schizophrenia

Publications September 20, 2018

Model drug law for West Africa: A tool for policy makers

A number of West African countries are considering, or are already in the process of, revisiting their drug laws. The purpose of this Model Drug Law is to respond to this need for reform, by providing legislative provisions and commentary based on international and regional commitments.

Publications September 11, 2018

South Africa’s National Drug Master Plan: Influenced & ignored

The authors argue that despite the growing salience of harm reduction in the new Master Plan, implementation is likely to be significantly hindered by the 'war on drugs' framework that structures the country's drug control responses.

Publications August 7, 2018

How SSDP inspired me to make a difference in Ghana

SSDP Ghana founder, Juana Boateng, explains how the new SSDP International Activities Fund will boost local activism.

News Alerts July 13, 2018

13th Biennial International Conference on drugs, alcohol and society in Africa

19 - 21 September 2018

Abuja, Nigeria

The Centre for Research and Information on Substance Abuse is holding their 13th Biennial International Conference in Abuja, Nigeria from September 19th-21st and will be discussing a multitude of topics including alternative livelihoods and harm reduction.

Events 12 July 2018

CSOs need a unified voice to reach government on the plight of people who experience drug addiction

Maria-Goretti stresses the need for unity within the civil society community in order to collaborate and provide support for drug users who need resources and policies that stress health and human rights.

News Alerts July 12, 2018

Tshwane project helps homeless people living with heroin addiction practice safe drug use

A new harm reduction project in South Africa provides clean needles to people who use drugs and information on safe drug use.

News Alerts July 10, 2018

Pushing for harm reduction success in Burundi

Transnational advocacy and learning between Kenya and Burundi has resulted in increased information and implementation of harm reduction practices.

News Alerts June 22, 2018

5th West Africa executive course on human rights and drug policy

30 July - 4 August 2018

Accra, Ghana

Applications for the inter-disciplinary 5th West Africa Executive Course on Human Rights and Drug Policy held in Ghana are now opened.

Events 21 June 2018

SA Drug Policy Week 2018

8 - 12 October 2018

Cape Town, South Africa

SA Drug Policy Week will take place in Cape Town, South Africa and offers a week of discussions and workshops on drug policy, data, research and future changes to the existing policy paradigm.

Events 20 June 2018

William Hague calls for Theresa May to legalise cannabis in the UK

Former Conservative Party leader William Hague suggests current Prime Minister Theresa May should legalise cannabis after admitting the war on drugs failed and the most recent issues surrounding the confiscation of Billy Caldwell's cannabis oil medication.

News Alerts June 19, 2018

Min Parirenyatwa clarifies position on cannabis farming in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's Minister of Health and Child Welfare announces that the farming of cannabis is still permitted along with the licensed processing and marketing of cannabis for medicinal purposes.

News Alerts June 8, 2018

Building community support for drug users using mobile cinemas

With a goal of promoting harm reduction measures and increasing community awareness, OSIWA utilized the power of the cinema in order to educate locals in Senegal on drug addiction and illuminate the personal stories of users.

News Alerts June 7, 2018

Ghana strives for a more humane drug policy

The GDPO describes how the new Narcotics Control Commission Bill would decriminalise drug use in Ghana, and set a historic precedent in the region.

Publications June 4, 2018

A new way to fight hard drugs

An excessive focus on repression and arrests has had significant impacts on public health and human rights.

News Alerts May 31, 2018

2018 European African HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis C Community Summit

21 - 22 July 2018

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

An opportunity for cross-regional engagement and planning on the response to HIV/Aids and HCV.

Events 29 May 2018

Nigeria bans codeine cough syrup to stop an addiction epidemic. But something worse could take its place.

The banning of codeine cough syrup in Nigeria could create worse health outcomes, with people with dependence searching for a replacement.

News Alerts May 9, 2018

The Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN) applauds Government's move to legalise cannabis production

Production will be restricted to medical and scientific purposes, and require hefty licenses; but the move marks a tide change in the continent.

News Alerts May 3, 2018

International Drug Policy Consortium

Sub-Saharan Africa