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Why Are Smoking Rates Rising in Parts of England?Why Are Smoking Rates Rising in Parts of England?

Why Are Smoking Rates Rising in Parts of England?

Smoking rates have gone up in parts of England, according to new research—something that hadn’t been seen in almost 20…

April 4, 2025
Scotland’s Overdose Prevention Center Up and Running: Will There Be More?Scotland’s Overdose Prevention Center Up and Running: Will There Be More?

Scotland’s Overdose Prevention Center Up and Running: Will There Be More?

In January, Scotland opened the first sanctioned overdose prevention center (OPC) in the United Kingdom. As of March 17, the…

March 26, 2025
After 20 Years of Its Tobacco Treaty, the WHO Has Little to CelebrateAfter 20 Years of Its Tobacco Treaty, the WHO Has Little to Celebrate

After 20 Years of Its Tobacco Treaty, the WHO Has Little to Celebrate

The World Health Organization marked an anniversary in late February: “Celebrating 20 years” of its Framework Convention on Tobacco Control…

March 24, 2025
Latest European Drug Survey Highlights Pleasure, Polysubstance UseLatest European Drug Survey Highlights Pleasure, Polysubstance Use

Latest European Drug Survey Highlights Pleasure, Polysubstance Use

The latest edition of the European Web Survey on Drugs confirms that despite rampant prohibition, people use a lot of…

March 21, 2025
Thailand Cracks Down Harder on Vapes. Is There Hope?Thailand Cracks Down Harder on Vapes. Is There Hope?

Thailand Cracks Down Harder on Vapes. Is There Hope?

Thailand’s government recently ordered a crackdown on nicotine vapes under a national prohibition, resulting in numerous police raids.  Fears of…

March 20, 2025
UN Drug Commission Votes to Ban Cannabis Compound Under International TreatyUN Drug Commission Votes to Ban Cannabis Compound Under International Treaty

UN Drug Commission Votes to Ban Cannabis Compound Under International Treaty

The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has voted to ban the marijuana component hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) under an international…

March 14, 2025
Saudi Arabia a Key Driver of 2024 Global Surge in Executions for DrugsSaudi Arabia a Key Driver of 2024 Global Surge in Executions for Drugs

Saudi Arabia a Key Driver of 2024 Global Surge in Executions for Drugs

Saudi Arabia executed at least 122 people for drug-related convictions in 2024, its highest known total. At the end of…

March 12, 2025
Former Philippines President Duterte Arrested for His Brutal Drug WarFormer Philippines President Duterte Arrested for His Brutal Drug War

Former Philippines President Duterte Arrested for His Brutal Drug War

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested over the brutal drug war waged during his time in power. Philippines…

March 11, 2025
Canada Lets Trump’s Trade War Fuel Its Own Drug WarCanada Lets Trump’s Trade War Fuel Its Own Drug War

Canada Lets Trump’s Trade War Fuel Its Own Drug War

The Canadian government has continued to step up its resourcing of border enforcement in response to tariff-related demands by United…

March 11, 2025
The World Needs Gender-Specific Tobacco Harm ReductionThe World Needs Gender-Specific Tobacco Harm Reduction

The World Needs Gender-Specific Tobacco Harm Reduction

Tobacco harm reduction (THR) is a transformative public health opportunity, saving people’s lives by offering safer alternatives to smoking for…

March 7, 2025