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$13-Billion Drug War Funded By U.S. Taxpayers Fuels Violence In Developing Countries: New Report
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 3:19pm | 911Since 2015, U.S. taxpayers have allocated nearly $13 billion to international “counternarcotics” activities, including law enforcement, military support and punitive drug policies. According to a report by Harm Reduction International (HRI) and the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), this...
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Russell Newcombe Dies - Legacy Of UK's Longtime Harm Reduction Advocate, Committed Drug Researcher
Friday, April 5, 2024 - 5:35pm | 599April 4, a sad day for the drug research and harm reduction advocate communities worldwide with news of Russell Newcombe’s passing. A prominent figure in the field of harm reduction, the English psychologist and researcher played an active role in informing and advocating for harm reduction...
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Global Cannabis Spotlight: Brazil, Thailand, And 'Aid For The War On Drugs' Report On The Horizon
Monday, September 18, 2023 - 6:17pm | 833The global cannabis landscape is undergoing rapid transformation as countries worldwide reevaluate their stance on this once-stigmatized plant. In this journey, we'll explore the latest updates from Brazil and Thailand, as well as delve into HRI's Report on Foreign Aid. But there's more...
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New Report Reveals Shocking Number Of Drug-Related Executions Worldwide
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 2:21pm | 662Global drug executions skyrocketed in 2022, more than doubling compared to the previous year after a brief slowdown due to COVID-19. As reported by Filter, a relatively small number of countries are responsible for the surge, while the silence of other governments and international organizations...