Richardson et al. show highly inconsistent application of arrest protection provisions in cases of overdose, including due to poor understanding of the legal framework by people who use drugs and police.
The National Safer Supply Community of Practice suggests these programmes reduce deaths and overdose, promote retention in care, and improve a range of physical and mental health outcomes.
HRI, SANPUD, VOCAL Kenya, Rumah Cemara and EHRA urged the Global Fund to maintain its commitment to harm reduction funding (including by promoting domestic investment) as well as community-led programming.
Magnolini et al. show drug checking offers valuable information and accountability in the context of a dynamic and uncertain supply of unregulated substances, whilst highlighting policy barriers hindering accessibility.
The HIV Legal Network argue for a human rights approach, focusing on evidence-based and culturally sensitive interventions that embrace Indigenous ways of knowing and doing.
Russoniello et al. examine the provisions, early impacts, successes, and challenges of Measure 110, a ballot initiative in Oregon that decriminalized possession of small quantities of all drugs and allocated vital funding to health services for people who use drugs.
Brandt provides insight on how the pharmacy profession can play a role in legal reform, regulatory policy creation, and pharmacy operations to broaden access to psychedelics while mitigating harm, using Canada as a case study.
INPUD, WHO and UNODC update WHO's Consolidated guidelines on HIV, viral hepatitis and STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care in relation to people who inject drugs.
C-EHRN outlines the importance of cooperation between
civil society organisations and state agencies, accompanied by adequate funding and a clear mandate for service providers in the face of a challenging and constantly changing harm reduction landscape.
