Christopher Hallam highlights insights from his research into the early days of drug cultures in London, and the development of their control by British authorities.
A legislative proposal in Argentina aims at reducing recidivism within formerly imprisoned women by tackling the debilitating challenges experienced in finding stable employment and housing due to stigma.
Contrary to prohibition, which favours higher potency products in the interest of maximising profits, legal regulation can ensure a careful balance to protect public health.
Activists trust that the abolition of the mandatory death penalty for drug offences is a first step in addressing the destructive impact of the 'war on drugs'.
Despite international commitments to ensure access to harm reduction, less than 1% of people who inject drugs live in countries with UN recommended levels of coverage of the basic package of interventions.
