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StopTheDrugWar.org : Top ten international drug policy stories of 2021
13 janvierBy Psmith / StopTheDrugWar.org With 2021 now receding in the rear view mirror, we look back at the good, the bad, and the ugly in the arena of drug policy around the world. The International Criminal Court Eyes Philippines Drug War Killings Afghanistan's Government Falls, Opium Remains Mexican (...) -
The women filling jails in Argentina for drug offences – A photo essay
13 janvierBy Magalí Druscovich / The Guardian Paola left her home when she was 13 to escape abuse and violence. She lived on the streets for five years until she became pregnant. Her boyfriend left her when he found out. Without work and food, Paola agreed to deal drugs for a neighbourhood kingpin. She (...) -
Philippines : No let-up in Duterte’s drug war in 2021
12 janvierBy Rappler As of October 31, government data shows that 6,215 people have been killed in police anti-illegal drug operations alone, while human rights groups estimate the number to reach 30,000 to include those killed by vigilantes. In September, the pre-trial chamber of the International (...) -
Drug testing in schools not a solution to addiction among students-Taib
12 janvierBy Tedd Kalama / Jambo News Network A renowned anti-drug activist has raised his concerns about the recent blanket order from Education Cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoha that stated a mandatory drug testing in schools. Reachout Centre Trust Executive Director Taib Abdulrahman says (...) -
An opioid vaccine is not the answer
11 janvierBy Claire Zagorski / FilterMag In 1974, scientists at the University of Chicago immunized a rhesus monkey against morphine. After training the monkey to self-administer both heroin and cocaine by hitting buttons that delivered small, separate doses into a surgically-placed catheter, they (...)