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Canadian official causes stir with ‘progressive’ speech at UN narcotics conference
The Liberal government used its first foray into the global anti-narcotics arena this week to signal a clear shift away from the war-on-drugs philosophy, promising more safe-injection sites, promoting “harm reduction” and touting its plan to legalize marijuana […]
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White House scrambles to grant clemencies before Obama’s term ends
The Washington Post reported last Friday that the president, who has so far commuted the sentences of 187 federal inmates, will do the same for a new group of drug offenders. […]
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The UN’s drug meeting in Vienna: Russian trolling, Jackie Chan, and lots of propaganda
The countries with the world’s deadliest drug laws have been on full display — literally — this week during the UN’s annual narcotics meeting in Vienna. […]
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Pacey & MacPherson: Drug policy should focus on harm reduction
The flurry of new initiatives introduced by the federal government signals a major philosophical shift on drug policy issues. […]
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Safe-injection sites don’t just protect drug users
The importation, sale and use of illicit drugs is complex and there is no easy solution to its elimination. We have tried for years, with little success and we will, and should, keep trying. […]
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Drug control reformers must remember our commitment to human rights
With the United Nations General Assembly meeting this April, a paradigm shift is needed in our drug control system. […]
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Blumenauer, Conyers, other Members call on Obama to highlight importance of public health-centered approach to international drug policy
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in sending a letter to President Obama urging the Administration to highlight the importance of a less punitive and more public health-centered approach to international drug policy at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on the World Drug Problem in April. […]
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The U.S. wants to adopt a more humane drug policy. Just be careful what you call it.
A top drug official says he’s open to a “harm reduction” approach to illicit drug use, but wants to find a new term for it. […]
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NCB President Werner Sipp speaks at CND side event on Portuguese drug policy
At the reconvened 58th CND in Vienna, a number of side events were held on 9th December 2015, including’Public health as a basis for drug policy in Portugal’. The Permanent Representative of Portugal, Pedro Moitinho de Almeida, opened discussions by explaining that the Portuguese policy model is no longer an experiment; instead, it is a success. […]
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HRA UNGASS and NDS Statement
Australia was once a world leader in drug policy and addressing HIV and related diseases but over the years this has sadly diminished as our leaders have become politically fearful of evidence that highlights a need for change. […]
