Moshenska and Shelly argue archaeologies of drug use can shed light on both local public health practices and lived experiences, and the impact of national and international laws on drug use.
Wisse et al. argue that adaptations in the drug response in relation to COVID-19 should pave the way for positive and sustainable change in the health and criminal justice systems.
Hiller-Sturmhoefel's study also suggests African Americans with a recent substance use disorder diagnosis were twice as likely to acquire COVID-19 than their white counterparts.
HRW's flagship publication includes multiple accounts on how countries around the world weaponise drug control to supress dissent and undermine human rights.