Harm reductionists decried authorities' 'high tolerance for death' and proposed to go ahead with the implementation of these evidence-based and life-saving initiatives.
Ghana's recent drug law reform goes back to the floor for amendments, offering an opportunity to further its alignment with human rights and social inclusion.
While the country retains the mandatory death penalty for supply offences involving more than 200g of the substance, the government is exploring medical applications.
The trial involves 370 adults who use cannabis in Basel, who will be able to source cannabis products from pharmacies and whose patterns of use and health will be monitored.
The Thai government starts initiative looking into the medical benefits of the magic mushroom, as international organisations report that the category 5 narcotic's psilocybin chemical could help various health conditions.
As the legalisation of medical cannabis is celebrated, calls are heard for the alignment of other drug laws according to international human rights, including the facilitating of access to health and harm reduction services.
