16 April 2014Naloxone 'stigma' a barrier to prescribing?Researchers working with naloxone say that the stigma surrounding its use may be a barrier to wider uptake among both patients and doctors.
16 April 2014Getting higher: Opium-growing is on the rise again, as is drug consumption in the region of MyanmarBoth opium poppies cultivation and consumption are raising again in the region of Myanmar.
16 April 2014The coming drugs boom in MyanmarMyanmar is facing an alarming situation with its increasing traffics in illicit drug.
16 April 2014German law professors demand cannabis legalisationOver 120 German professors of criminal law have called on the Bundestag to discuss the legalisation of cannabis.
15 April 2014HOPS celebrates its 15 years of existenceIn 15 years, HOPS defined a clear mission to promote, respect and protect the human rights and freedoms improve health and socioeconomic status of all people, especially drug users, sex workers and other marginalised groups.
11 April 2014Doctors demand change in policyPhysicians all over the world must come together to demand the removal of unnecessary red tape blocking access to essential medicines.
11 April 2014Access to essential medicines for palliative care: Report from the 57th Commission on Narcotic DrugsKatherine Pettus explains how the Commission on Narcotic Drugs is changing its view of access to essential medicines for palliative care.
11 April 2014Polish legal system needs a clear definition of "small amounts" of drugsThe Polish Drug Policy Network is calling for an immediate change in the country's drug law.
10 April 2014Czech court sets rules on drug possessionNew standards for prosecuting the possession of illegal drugs have been set by a Czech court.
10 April 2014The victims of Colombia's aerial fumigationRural farmers in Colombia are one of the most overlooked groups affected by the continuing drug conflict in the South American nation.
8 April 2014Hand-held treatment for overdoses is approved in the USAUS Federal health regulators approved the use of a substance that reverses the effects of drug overdoses.
8 April 2014In Russia, the fight against HIV goes online This video features the work of a former drug user who now provides legal advice to help people who use drugs to access treatment.