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4 December 2013

INCB visits Nicaragua

Deliberations concentrated on recent developments in drug trafficking and abuse in Nicaragua, the Government's cooperation with INCB, the measures taken by the Government to control narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and the chemicals needed for their illicit manufacture, and demand reduction policies.

3 December 2013

Global Drug Policy Observatory launches new website and publications

Engaging in a range of ‘impact’ oriented activities, the recently established Observatory operates with the goal of promoting evidence and human rights based drug policy.

19 November 2013

“That which we call a rose”: Member states go toe to toe at this week’s CND Inter-Sessional Meeting on the meaning of “harm reduction”

The final Ministerial Joint Statement will be presented at a High Level Segment of CND next March, and aims to review achievements and challenges since the 2009 Political Declaration on drugs was adopted.

14 November 2013

Cannabis in Colorado: The future has already arrived

Amid much celebration, encouraged partly by the Obama Administration's decision not to hinder the regulation, provided certain minimum conditions are met, the conference also addressed many other unresolved issues on drug policy, not only in the United States but also in the rest of the world.

14 November 2013

Modernizing Drug Law Enforcement takes the stage at United Nations headquarters in New York

This event aimed to promote debate around the current challenges to drug law enforcement, the concept of managing drug markets to minimize harm and the implications for future law enforcement strategies.

11 November 2013

Dr. Alejandro Mohar Betancourt elected as new member of the INCB

The election of the Mexican candidate is a recognition of his academic and professional career in the health sector.

6 November 2013

CND informal consensus rule tested in decriminalization standoff

At this most recent inter-sessional meeting though, some delegates drew “red lines” and staked out non-negotiable positions on key issues.

1 November 2013

Protecting rights to ensure health: International Drug Users Day 2013

This day aims to raise awareness and increase action to address the needs of people who use drugs.

31 October 2013

IDPC and Support. Don't Punish. on Tour! Events in the coming months

The conference calendar never seems to take a break, but the next few months are particularly busy, with key drug policy, HIV and harm reduction events taking place around the world.

23 October 2013

INCB President comments on cannabis policy reform in Washington and Colorado

The video interview with INCB President Raymond Yans, posted on 12 October 2013, is a relatively rare public insight into the thinking of the INCB on cannabis policy reform at a time of considerable internal UN turmoil on the question.

15 October 2013

Crack cocaine users: New data from Brazil

A study conducted by FIOCRUZ, found that crack cocaine and similar drugs are used by approximately 370,000 people in the capitals and the DC, what constitutes an important health and social problem.

3 October 2013

INCB visits Singapore

Issues addressed included those related to the situation and efforts related to countering drug trafficking, legislative measures and administrative policies of drug and chemical control, issues related to opiate availability in palliative care, and the provision of drug treatment and prevention services.