It's time Asia joined the global debate on drug policy
1 July 2013
Drug policy reform used to be a topic avoided by most politicians. Now, however, there is a growing global consensus that the so-called "war on drugs" has failed. It has been ineffective in reducing drug use and it has reaped a devastating and counter-productive impact on both human security and public health. Drug policy reform has now become the challenge policymakers can no longer hide from.
Click here to read the full article.
Keep up-to-date with drug policy developments by subscribing to the IDPC Monthly Alert.
Related Profiles
- Global Commission on Drug Policy
- International AIDS Society (IAS)