Drug dependence treatment

Publications8 April 2025

18th annual report of the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture

The SPT outlines its recent activities, warns that punitive drug policies contribute to torture and ill-treatment, and urges evidence-based voluntary treatment, harm reduction, and oversight.

News12 March 2025

US: Trump’s funding cuts jeopardize fentanyl overdose prevention and recovery

The executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance explains how US funding cuts will affect addiction treatment, overdose prevention, and other harm reduction services.

Publications14 February 2025

‘Welfare and control: The paternalism of support’ - Contribution to the upcoming report of the UN SR on extreme poverty

IDPC, HRI, and Youth RISE highlight how drug policies exacerbate poverty through exclusion from housing, social benefits, education, and employment, reinforcing stigma and discrimination.

News11 December 2024

INCB President statement for Human Rights Day 2024

Jallal Toufiq underscored the need to overcome disparities in access to controlled medicines and treatment services, prioritising health and alternatives to punishment.

Events

76th regular session of the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD)

Washington D.C., United States

19 November 2024 - 22 November 2024

The session's agenda includes discussions on related issues, including synthetic drug use, intersections with human rights, and a gender-focused approach.

News31 October 2024

Urgent support needed amidst escalations in Lebanon

Kindly consider donating to Skoun's important work providing health and harm reduction services amidst escalating violence.

News2 October 2024

Canada: 17 organisations condemn forced detention plans in BC

A comprehensive response should include community-based and voluntary programmes, and solutions to the housing, toxic drug supply, and poverty crises.

Publications24 September 2024

Joint submission to the UN CESCR regarding opioid agonist therapy (OAT) and human rights in Poland

IDPC, EHRA, HRI, and HFHR highlight the challenges facing harm reduction and drug dependence treatment in Poland as well as recommendations for reform.

Events

CRISA 2024 15th Biennial International Conference

Abuja, Nigeria

9 October 2024 - 10 October 2024

CRISA's Biennial International Conference on Drugs, Alcohol and Society in Africa focuses on the theme "Improving access to treatment for substance use disorders: Emerging strategies and persisting challenges", in Abuja.

News23 August 2024

Government of Ontario, Canada, to close 10 supervised consumption sites, ban new ones

Experts denounce catastrophic move that would slash safe supply programmes, consumption sites, or needle and syringe programs – all critical interventions.

Publications13 August 2024

Communication to the UN CESCR regarding Honduras periodic review on the right to health of people who use drugs

IDPC and LANPUD focus on key health indicators, impact on criminalisation and stigma, and availability of harm reduction services in Honduras.

Publications12 August 2024

A health-based approach to drug harm in Aotearoa

The New Zealand Drug Foundation calls for increased funding for a health-based approach to drug use that emphasises support, legal reform and Māori inclusion.

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