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How to end the war on drugs: building peace in Latin America

9 June 2010

London, UK

Danny Kushlick, founder of the UK’s leading drug policy think tank Transform, will describe how the drug war has become an orthodoxy, through securitising cocaine. He will show how applying an evidence-based approach built upon humanity, effectiveness and justice, would lead to a system such as that outlined in Transform’s new book: ‘After the War on Drugs – Blueprint for Regulation’.

Events 20 May 2010

London screening of 'Cocaine Unwrapped'

16 May 2012

Leicester Square, London, UK

Do not miss the premiere screening of the film 'Cocaine Unwrapped' in London on Wednesday 16th May 2012.

Events 10 May 2012

The FARC and Colombia's illegal drug trade

This report explores the FARC’s involvement in Colombia’s illegal drug trade, its alliances with other groups in the region and possible scenarios for the future.

Publications November 27, 2014

São Paulo’s ambitious ‘crackland’ programme sees results

While participants largely continue to use crack, the intensity of their use has dropped significantly. They have also benefited from a drastically increased quality of life as result of the housing and access to health care.

News Alerts August 19, 2014

IDPC Drug Policy Guide

Welcome to the second edition of the IDPC Drug Policy Guide. The Guide brings together global evidence and examples of best practice to provide guidance on the review, design and implementation of national drug policies.

Publications March 15, 2012

Extent of illicit drug use and dependence, and their contribution to the global burden of disease

This paper summarises data for the prevalence, correlates, and probable adverse health consequences of problem use of amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine, and opioids. We discuss findings from systematic reviews of the prevalence of illicit drug use and dependence, remission from dependence, and…

Publications January 9, 2012

EMCDDA: Kosovo Country Overview 2010

The report consists of a summary of the national drug situation presenting brief information in key areas (drugs prevalence, prevention, harm reduction, drug laws etc.).

Publications January 3, 2012

EMCDDA mortality related to drug use in Europe: Public health implications 2011

This EMCDDA Selected issue focuses on mortality among drug users due to all causes, of which drug-induced deaths (overdoses) is only a component, albeit the one most well-documented.

Publications November 22, 2011

EMCDDA Annual Report 2011: The State of the Drugs Problem in Europe

This year’s EMCDDA Annual report notes some worrying developments in respect of HIV among injecting drug users.

Publications November 21, 2011

Cocaine unwrapped - UK Pre-screenings on 1st and 10th November!

Before its official premiere on 29th November at the Curzon Soho, Cocaine Unwrapped will be screened on 1st November at Picturehouse at Fact Liverpool (18:00), and on 10th November at Stratford East Picturehouse (20:30). Each screening will be followed by a Q&A with Rachel Seifert. Please, join…

Publications October 24, 2011

Lessons from Mexico’s battle against organized crime and drug trafficking in Tijuana, Ciudad Juárez, and Michoacán

This US monograph explores the effectiveness of the security and law enforcement and socio-economic approaches adopted in Mexico over the past several years to combat the drug trafficking organizations

Publications September 28, 2011

WOLA - At the root of the violence

This article makes a compelling case for shifting from the current drug control strategy to reduce the horrific violence that has been spreading in Mexico.

Publications September 23, 2011

US National Drug Threat Assessment 2011

This is a comprehensive assessment of the threat posed to the United States by the trafficking and abuse of illicit drugs. It was prepared through detailed analysis of the most recent law enforcement, intelligence, and public health data available to the National Drug Intelligence Center through…

Publications September 8, 2011

Fall in opiate and crack use in England

The number of people in England who use heroin and crack has fallen, according to independent research published by the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA) today.

Publications September 6, 2011

The media guide to drugs: key facts and figures for journalists

This guide is intended to be a resource for journalists working across all media.

Publications July 27, 2011

UNODC World Drug Report 2011

This report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime provides an overview of the global drug situation.

Publications June 23, 2011

UNODC Research Paper - The transatlantic cocaine market

This paper provides an overview of the recent trends in the cocaine market.

Publications April 30, 2011

2010 Report of the International Narcotics Control Board

The report of the International Narcotics Control Board for 2010 is now available online in English, Arabic, Chinese and Russian. It provides a survey of the global drug control situation.

Publications March 2, 2011

IDPC Media Information Pack (version 2)

This document provides information and easily accessible background resources on key issues related to the UN drug control system.

Publications February 15, 2011

Executive summary of IDPC Drug Policy Guide in Arabic

IDPC is pleased to announce that the executive summary of our Drug Policy Guide is now available in Arabic.

Publications January 28, 2011

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