This Forum gathered 18 researchers and social stakeholders from across Europe, North America and Latin America, to discuss the current role of the coca leaf, its production/industrialisation, future markets and modern uses beyond Bolivia.
Much work remains to be done but, after years of frustration, it is clear that an improved working relationship between civil society and the UNODC HIV section is emerging.
The INCB needs to work with governments to resolve the increasing dilemmas between their domestic policies and international treaty obligations, rather than trying to pressure them out of democratically developed reforms.
On 31 July, the Uruguayan House of Representatives approved a marijuana regulation bill, bringing it one step closer to becoming the first country in the world to legally regulate the production, distribution and sale of marijuana.
Against evidences in the Caribbean experience, the scientific evidence in support of therapeutic cannabis use has largely been ignored by the scientific community.
Pope Francis’ confused statement about drug “liberalization” not being the solution to the problem of drug dependence, shows the need for more targeted education of both the press and key public opinion leaders.
