Criminologists and, increasingly, local court systems love the idea of “swift, certain and fair” punishments for drug use (including alcohol) by…
The idea that opioid painkillers are inevitably addictive was put on trial and refuted. But this modern disease theory seemingly…
The world's largest drug survey wants to know how you get high and why. You can fill out the Global Drug…
Party leaders in Germany’s incoming government coalition have reached an agreement to legalize marijuana nationwide. The legalization legislation is expected…
The horribly misguided smoking and vaping ban in Philadelphia’s city-funded drug treatment programs, including outdoor spaces, has finally been lifted.…
San Francisco plans to open its first safe consumption site (SCS) by 2022. It would be the first such US…
As the oft-cited mantra “Nothing about us without us” suggests, the involvement of people who use drugs in drug research…
There is a glut of research surrounding safer alternatives for people who use opioids. Less well researched are safer alternatives…
The $1.2 trillion infrastructure spending bill, passed by the House of Representatives on November 6, is a key part of…
Two United Nations Conferences of Parties (COP) took place last week—both with the ostensible goal of saving lives. But the…