Release argue that in order to tackle overdoses associated with opium, Take-Home Naxolone (THN) must be provided by local authorities across England, alongside being made available to requesting individuals in prison.
The BC Centre on Substance Use suggests a membership-based cooperative model would reduce the public health consequences stemming from the poisoning of the illicit drug supply.
Alex Stevens suggests that the impact of cannabis policy "liberalisation" on adolescent cannabis use has been drastically overestimated in previous research.
The International AIDS Society—Lancet Commission point to a need for redoubled efforts in the HIV response, including the dismantlement of the so-called war on drugs.
The UN CEB has adopted a common UN position on drug policy that calls for changes in laws, policies and practices that threaten the health and human rights of people.
Civil society organisations call on the UN Statistical Commission to contribute to the improvement of the ARQ review process, including by promoting collaboration with relevant UN agencies.
