What our research did find is that both training of pharmacists and the cost of Naloxone were an important barrier to access. […]

Abstinence from certain drugs is an absolutely legitimate personal choice, and one that should be respected. But abstinence should never be imposed on others. For many people, using a harm reduction approach that includes less problematic substance use can improve health and quality of life. […]

Research has shown that drug checking, paired with peer education, is effective in that it prevents people from taking adulterated or potentially more harmful substances. […]

In their report, “Taking a New Line on Drugs,” UK experts list the top 10 most harmful drugs, and in what ways each specific drug is most harmful. […]

The Royal Society for Public Health and the UK Faculty of Public Health, two of the UK’s most highly respected public health bodies, have called for the decriminalisation of possession of all drugs in a bold joint report, Taking A New Line On Drugs. […]

Indonesia plans to put 16 convicts to death after next month’s Muslim Eid holiday, an official said Tuesday, June 14, confirming executions were set to resume after a hiatus. […]

‘I don’t want others to suffer from the pain and memories,’ said Ray, 66. ‘Children need protection but the law is not stopping them taking drugs, so we need a safer approach.’ […]

The Global Drug Survey finds that legal highs are not seen as safer and will most likely be used in long term by marginalised people. […]

Giving people with drug issues the equivalent of rest, water and Tylenol will not protect them—or anyone else—from our stagnant pools of poverty, sexism, racism and hopelessness. […]

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