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Pregnancy and substance use

WebThis information is intended for use by pregnant and parenting people who use drugs, their loved ones, and their service providers. Our goal is to promote the …

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US: We have treatments for opioid addiction that work. So why is …

WebCutting-edge treatments don’t mean much if patients can’t access them. The logistical and ideological obstacles to treatment are, of course, tied to the kinds of people …

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Impact evaluations of drug decriminalisation and legal

WebBy Ayden Scheim, Nazlee Maghsoudi, Zack Marshall, Siobhan Churchill, Carolyn Ziegler, Dan Werb - BMJ Journals An estimated 271million people used an …

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The Global State of Harm Reduction 2020

Web28 October 2020. Harm Reduction International (HRI) According to the latest report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), an estimated 11.3 million people …

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Global progress report on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually

WebHIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) account for 2.3 million deaths per year, which represents 14% of deaths from infectious and parasitic …

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The Global State of Harm Reduction 2022

Web1 November 2022. Harm Reduction International (HRI) This is the eighth edition of the Global State of Harm Reduction. Every two years since 2008, Harm Reduction …

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Drug policy: Lessons learned and options for the future

WebThis paper examines why the vision of the architects of the global prohibition regime has not been achieved, but also goes on to describe the damage to human …

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The Drugs Information and Monitoring System (DIMS)

WebIs drug checking a valuable tool to reduce the harm of drug use? In many countries this is still an ongoing debate, one often hampered by lack of empirical …

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Principles of non-police response to drug use concerns and …

WebWe all care about the health and safety of our communities. Some of the top concerns we hear about include the overdose crisis, public homelessness and drug use, …

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Compulsory drug treatment and rehabilitation, health, and human …

WebCompulsory Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation, Health, and Human Rights is a special section of Volume 24, Issue 1, of the Health and Human Rights Journal, …

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Global State of Harm Reduction 2019

WebThe Global State of Harm Reduction is a biennial report from Harm Reduction International. First published in 2008, it involves a coordinated effort across practitioners, …

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A public health approach to drug use in Asia: Principles and

WebIn this report, the International Drug Policy Consortium offers recommendations based on evidence and examples of good practice to inform a shift in …

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Health and people who use drugs: Recommendations for the UPR …

WebUniversal Periodic Review of Belgium (38th UPR session, May 2021) - Recommendations related to health and people who use drugs. 1. Adopt a public health …

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10 years of drug policy in Asia: How far have we come

WebIDPC evaluates the impacts of drug policies implemented in Asia over the past decade, assessing progress made towards international and regional goals and …

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Systemic racism as a determinant of health inequities for people …

WebSystemic Racism as a Structural Determinant of Health Inequity. Often used interchangeably, health inequality and inequity represent different constructs; the …

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Drug decriminalisation: A matter of justice and equity, not just health

WebBy Hakique N. Virani, MD and Rebecca J. Haines-Saah, PhD. Since 2016, more than 10,300 Canadians have died of an apparent opioid-related overdose, with the majority …

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Overdose prevention centres, safe consumption sites, and drug

WebShorter et al. summarise the findings from 300+ articles and resources, finding numerous health benefits and reductions in healthcare-related costs.

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How the international community can address the drugs …

WebIn many parts of the world, drug economies emerge as a consequence of deficits in development. The cultivation of plants used to make illicit drugs is just one example of …

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12th International Conference on Health and Hepatitis Care in …

WebINHSU is the world’s leading conference for people interested in the health and well-being of people who use drugs. Abstracts that focus on health issues among …

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Liberia: Social and economic impact of illicit drugs

WebFADCA research the social, health and economic ramifications of drug policy, with a particular focus on young users.

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Plan d'action pour une politique des drogues basée sur la santé

WebCe rapport met l'accent sur une approche de santé publique et de sécurité en ce qui concerne les politiques en matière de drogue à New York.

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