Despite methamphetamine seizures quadrupling between 2008 and 2013, Asia’s harsh anti-drug policies are falling out of step with the rest of the world and are filling prisons with low-level offenders, driving corruption, and fueling black markets.
Melbourne pharmacist Joshua Donelly and Prof David Penington are spearheading a new discussion around legalising ecstasy in Australia to provide users with access to a safer, pure drug supply.
Recent protests and violence at mandatory “drug rehabilitation” centres in Vietnam highlight the importance of the government’s decision to transform such facilities into community-based voluntary centres.
The multiple sclerosis treatment, an oral spray derived from cannabis, is known as Sativex internationally and will be sold in Brazil under the brand name Mevatyl.
SSDP International Youth Conference continues with a 3 part session on Full Spectrum Harm Reduction and what this could entail for SSDP's Global Youth Coalition.
Martial law could be imposed in the Philippines if the drugs problem worsens, Duterte has said. Martial rule would allow Duterte to use the military to enforce civilian law and detain people at length without charge.
Dutch governments have been clamping down on coffeeshops by banning those in border cities from serving tourists, and forcing the closure of establishments near schools.
FADCA and the West African Drug Policy Network call upon the Liberian Government to review its drug control policies and ensure that they align with the UNGASS Outcome Document.
