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European Chemsex Forum report

International HIV Partnerships have hosted the 3rd Chemsex forum which focused on health and sexual pleasure, services in response to needs, and harm reduction.

Publications 1 day, 18 hours ago

Without managed release of prisoners, UK prisons will become a coronavirus death trap

Transform calls for the managed release of prisoners to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

News Alerts 4 days, 18 hours ago

Release prisoners in South Africa to meet health mandate: Covid-19 appeal

South African advocates say correctional services should prioritise the release of the elderly and people serving short sentences for non-violent crimes.

News Alerts March 27, 2020

DDN Conference 2020 [POSTPONED]

18 March 2020

Birmingham, UK

The DDN Conference 2020 has been postponed until June.

Events 21 March 2020

4 short videos about recent developments in global drug policies

Drug reporter produced four videos on the UN position on drugs, Norway's model of decriminalisation, cannabis, and drug propaganda.

News Alerts March 21, 2020

Reflections for a new EU drugs strategy

Ensuring the next Drugs Strategy is implemented is crucial to ensure the EU’s credibility and the health of its citizens.

News Alerts March 20, 2020

European Court of Human Rights says depriving mother with drug addiction of her parental rights was disproportionate

The Court ruled drug use is not sufficient grounds to revoke parental authority.

News Alerts March 20, 2020

Drugs trade in the UK causing unprecedented harm with policing often fuelling violence, landmark review finds

The first phase of the review highlights a broad range of shortcomings underpinning increases in drug-related harm.

News Alerts February 28, 2020

7th Annual Service User Conference - RSUN

26 March 2020

Derry, United Kingdom

The 7th Annual Service User Conference will take place Thursday 26th March in the City Hotel, Derry.

Events 28 February 2020

The Jamaica deportations reveal the racial injustice of the UK's drug laws

Racism in drug control is apparent in the differentiated application of the law and narratives of people criminalised for drug offences.

News Alerts February 21, 2020

Why don’t we just… regulate MDMA?

MDMA-related deaths are on the rise, however, governments have actively blocked science-based policy change.

News Alerts February 21, 2020

Cannabis legalisation has arrived in Europe: Civil society should not be silent

As the legal regulation of cannabis becomes progressively imminent, civil society must have a say in the way it is implemented.

News Alerts February 21, 2020

The influence of drugs on murder rates in the UK is being overstated

Estimates of murder rates linked to drugs are affected by unreliable testing as well as by other social causes.

News Alerts February 21, 2020

Knocked back: Failing to support people sleeping rough with drug and alcohol problems is costing lives

St Mungo's investigates the increasing number of drug-related deaths among people sleeping rough in the UK.

Publications February 21, 2020

What constitutes effective problematic substance use treatment from the perspective of people who are homeless? A systematic review and meta-ethnography

Carver et al. point to the importance of person-centred, context-sensitive approaches.

Publications February 21, 2020

City checking: Piloting the UK's first community-based drug safety testing (drug checking) service in 2 city centres

Measham discusses the results of Britain's first community-based drug checking experiences, noting important lessons in terms of design, reach and impact.

Publications February 21, 2020

CND 63rd session - Pre-session consultations

28 February 2020

Vienna, Austria

Pre-session consultations for the 63rd Session of CND are expected to take place on 28 February 2020 (Board room D, Vienna International Centre).

Events 17 February 2020

Banning GHB at raves is dangerous

Bans on GHB and GBL are pushing users to rush dosing and to not seek help from event organisers if they are unwell.

News Alerts February 14, 2020

SUAB Annual International Conference 2020: Older adult's substance use: An international perspective

1 April 2020 09:00-17:00

Manchester, UK

This one-day conference will offer a national and international perspective exploring the trajectories, experiences and impact of substance use among our ageing population.

Events 7 February 2020

Leave no one behind: Engaging and empowering people in hepatitis C care and treatment through peer support

The Hepatitis C Trust highlights the fundamental importance of peer support work in advancing elimination goals.

Publications February 3, 2020

International Drug Policy Consortium

Western Europe

European Chemsex Forum report

Without managed release of prisoners, UK prisons will become a coronavirus death trap

Release prisoners in South Africa to meet health mandate: Covid-19 appeal

DDN Conference 2020 [POSTPONED]

4 short videos about recent developments in global drug policies

Reflections for a new EU drugs strategy

European Court of Human Rights says depriving mother with drug addiction of her parental rights was disproportionate

Drugs trade in the UK causing unprecedented harm with policing often fuelling violence, landmark review finds

7th Annual Service User Conference - RSUN

The Jamaica deportations reveal the racial injustice of the UK's drug laws

Why don’t we just… regulate MDMA?

Cannabis legalisation has arrived in Europe: Civil society should not be silent

The influence of drugs on murder rates in the UK is being overstated

Knocked back: Failing to support people sleeping rough with drug and alcohol problems is costing lives

What constitutes effective problematic substance use treatment from the perspective of people who are homeless? A systematic review and meta-ethnography

City checking: Piloting the UK's first community-based drug safety testing (drug checking) service in 2 city centres

CND 63rd session - Pre-session consultations

Banning GHB at raves is dangerous

SUAB Annual International Conference 2020: Older adult's substance use: An international perspective

Leave no one behind: Engaging and empowering people in hepatitis C care and treatment through peer support

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