Drug Policy
A drug policy is the policy, usually of a government, regarding the control and regulation of psychoactive substances (commonly referred to as drugs), particularly those that are addictive or cause physical and mental dependence. Governments try to combat drug addiction or dependence with policies that address both the demand and supply of drugs, as well as policies that mitigate the harms of drug use, and for medical treatment. Demand reduction measures include voluntary treatment, rehabilitation, substitution therapy, overdose management, alternatives to incarceration for drug related minor offenses, medical prescription of drugs, awareness campaigns, community social services, and support for families. …
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RAND Corporation · 22 April 2024 English
In this report, the authors explore challenges in studying racial bias in police shootings of civilians. They discuss the importance of thinking about bias as a process and its implications …
access to justice, policing, cor- rections, drug policy, and court system reform, as well as other policy …
Penington Institute · 19 April 2024
Following the release of new data from Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), Penington Institute is calling for urgent attention from governments to reduce community harms by introducing a …
health non-profit organisation with expertise in drug policy, research and community education. For further …
DPA: Drug Policy Alliance · 17 April 2024
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is currently evaluating the August 2023 recommendation by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III of the CSA. …
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Roosevelt Institute · 16 April 2024 English
Focusing on corporate and public power, labor and wages, and the economics of race and gender inequality, the Roosevelt Institute unifies experts, invests in young leaders, and advances progressive policies …
decades have seen advances in mental health and drug policy, for example. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction …
UNDP: United Nations Development Programme · 16 April 2024 English
The HIV and Health Annual Report showcases the progress made in the face of profound global turbulence at the halfway mark to Agenda 2030. Accelerating action on the Sustainable Development …
Supporting HIV decriminalization, human rights and drug policy reform UNDP convenes annual regional judges’ … which focused on HIV decriminalization and drug policy reform. The Forum helped foster judicial sensitization …
AHURI: Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute · 16 April 2024 English
2021), potential benefits of inclusive policy co-design within policy realms such as social housing and housing assistance provision include achieving an optimal fit between the housing and housing assistance being …
Lancaster, K., and Diprose, R. (2018) ‘Improving drug policy: The potential of broader democratic participation’ … participation’, International Journal of Drug Policy, vol. 55: 1–7, doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2018.01.016. Rose …
R Street Institute · 15 April 2024 English
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first approved the medication for the reversal of opioid overdoses in 1971.4 When administered in a timely manner, naloxone can restore breathing within minutes and …
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RAND Corporation · 11 April 2024 English
The Minor Victims of Sex Trafficking Program aims to develop and strengthen victim service programs for trafficking victims. These sites provide services to minor victims of sex trafficking and collaborate …
as access to justice, policing, corrections, drug policy, and court system reform, as well as other policy …
Pew Research Center · 10 April 2024 English
Around nine-in-ten Americans say marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use, according to an October 2022 Pew Research Center survey.
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RAND Corporation · 9 April 2024 English
This report presents findings from a statewide evaluation of the Indigent Defense Grant Program, which provided supplemental funding to public defenders' offices in small to medium-sized counties in California beginning …
as access to justice, policing, corrections, drug policy, and court system reform, as well as other policy …
